Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria They supplied many Officers with

They supplied many Officers with private purchase weapons during the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars

The Beret is size 6 3/4 (56cm)

It does still give a relatively good image

Overall a great cap

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle by Tula Arsenal with Crest Serial 80838 - Dated 1880 African Militaria They supplied many Officers withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is lovely antique gun, a Berdan Model of 1870 rifle, also called the Berdan II, manufactured in Russia in 1880. 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 1350mm long,