Object Number: W2047

Collection: Militaria

Object Name: firearm

Description: Russian breech-loading Berdan Type II single-shot breech-loading rifle, Model 1870. Round steel rifled barrel with fore-sight and adjustable ramp rear sight. Steel cleaning rod. Retained to the stock by 2 steel bands the forward band with a sling swivel. Wooden full stock the butt stamped with Sestroretsk Arsenal rondel. Breech-loading action with various Sestroretsk Arsenal marks. Steel furniture comprising butt plate (serial number 7981) and trigger guard fore-end cap. Fabric sling