(A) RUSSIAN TULA M1870 BERDAN II BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

(A) RUSSIAN TULA M1870 BERDAN II BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Precursor to the Mosin Nagant in Russian service, the single shot Berdan II was Russia's first bolt action cartridge rifle. This example is dated 1881 on the barrel and on a legible stock cartouche. Receiver retains its imperial eagle crest. The front sight boss is blank although the ladder rear sight is retained. Matching numbers observed on barrel and bolt, other numbers mixed. CONDITION: Very Good. Rifle has largely faded to patina with some oxidation on the trigger guard. Stocks are good with impressions and nicks, including 2 "kill notches" on the right side of the handguard. Well defined bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 32" Caliber/Bore 10.75x58mmR FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Tula Model M1870 Serial Number 99329, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 32", Caliber/Bore, 10.75x58mmR, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Tula, Model, M1870, Serial Number, 99329

Estimate:£598.02

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