Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Rifle by Tula Arsenal, 1879 Dated, Shortened for Ethiopian Service, Serial No. 3791 Receiver Although it looks unused

Although it looks unused

21st Division

difficult to know for sure

with some loss along the fuller as well

The brass fitted leather scabbard is also in very good shape

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Rifle by Tula Arsenal, 1879 Dated, Shortened for Ethiopian Service, Serial No. 3791 Receiver Although it looks unusedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II single shot bolt action infantry rifle manufactured at Tula Arsenal in 1879 and subsequently shortened during its long service life, apparently in connection with later Ethiopian use. It now measures approximately 48 1 2" overall with a 28 1 4" barrel and retains Ethiopian service markings, Imperial Russian arsenal markings, serial number 3791 on the barrel