Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle Dated 1879 MG 42 Ammo Storage the standard Gahendras have barrels

the standard Gahendras have barrels formed on a mandrel by twisting straps of iron around the mandrel and lap welding them together

(United States Marine Corps)

Just imported from Europe

out of necessity principally due to the superiority of the Chassepot

The nickel hilt plating is bright throughout and remains 90% intact

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle Dated 1879 MG 42 Ammo Storage the standard Gahendras have barrelsOriginal 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. The model of 1870, or Berdan II, is a single shot bolt action with a distinctive