Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Short Rifle by Sestroretsk Arsenal with Crest Serial 102343 - Dated 1881 German Badges & Signs The First Hellenic Republic was

The First Hellenic Republic was officially recognized in 1830

The ingenious short holster allowed the user to have both hands free by allowing the M1936 pistol belt to slide between the scabbard and the canvas heavy hip pad so the soldier could wear his carbine on his hip (cross draw)

It bears the original data plate that reads:

and some wood filler in places

There is only a bit of layer separation in the prestoff

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Short Rifle by Sestroretsk Arsenal with Crest Serial 102343 - Dated 1881 German Badges & Signs The First Hellenic Republic wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is lovely antique gun, a Berdan Model of 1870 rifle, also called the Berdan II, manufactured in Russia in 1881. These were 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 is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The rifle is 1160mm long, so it