Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Izhevsk with Crest - Dated 1880 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles even in the recesses of

even in the recesses of the engraved areas

Research has not been able to identify them unfortunately

this example may never have been issued

which is maker marked on the Satin lid lining

The satin crown of the cap is marked with the maker:

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Izhevsk with Crest - Dated 1880 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles even in the recesses ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is antique gun, Model of 1870 manufactured in Russia in 1879. 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, Dated 1879 is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. Hiram Berdan was one of the demigods of American rifle lore. During the American