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

This is the first original French Croix de Guerre we’ve offered to a 3-time recipient

Ainsworth (marked on back) had a fear of running out of ammunition for his BAR and wanted to ensure he had more than enough magazines to bring to the fight

The First Hellenic Republic was officially recognized in 1830

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