Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Short Rifle by Sestroretsk Arsenal with Crest Serial 102343 - Dated 1881 German Badges & Signs and some wood filler in

and some wood filler in places

We've also seen these holsters paired with French MAB pistols as well - so both would be fitting

It bears the original data plate that reads:

so we suspect it is an unmarked example sent to Egypt

The bell is cast iron and was made by the HARVARD - LOCK - COMPANY as embossed on the top of the bell

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Short Rifle by Sestroretsk Arsenal with Crest Serial 102343 - Dated 1881 German Badges & Signs and some wood filler inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is lovely antique gun, a Berdan Model of 1870 rifle, also called the Berdan II, manufactured in Russia in 1881. These were obsoleted in 1895 after the adoption of the M 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle. This extremely scarce Imperial Russian Berdan M. II Single Shot Infantry Rifle is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The rifle is 1160mm long, so it