Original Imperial Russian M1870 Berdan II Infantry Rifle by Sestroretsk Serial 9I22 with Bayonet - Dated 1879 & 1883 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts On 1 August 1942 the

On 1 August 1942 the first M1942 helmets were placed into production

with tearing to the left reverse shoulder

It has a 6 3/4" barrel marked with COLT'S PT

however it has not been sanded down

Original Imperial Russian M1870 Berdan II Infantry Rifle by Sestroretsk Serial 9I22 with Bayonet - Dated 1879 & 1883 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts On 1 August 1942 theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice antique gun, the Model of 1870, manufactured in Russia in 1879. Obsoleted in 1895 after the adoption of the M 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle, they are now very hard to find on the market. This extremely scarce Imperial Russian Berdan M. II Single Shot Infantry Rifle, Dated 1879 on the receiver, is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan.