Original Imperial Russian Ornately Inlaid M-1870 Berdan Dragoon Short Rifle from the Caucusus Helmets Standardized on 15 September 1941

Standardized on 15 September 1941 these helmets saw widespread use and this example is in excellent condition

There are also the initials F B scratched into the paint on the clip side

- Original Honorable Discharge which verifies his service

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itself based on the Model 1822 French Flintlock Musket

Original Imperial Russian Ornately Inlaid M-1870 Berdan Dragoon Short Rifle from the Caucusus Helmets Standardized on 15 September 1941Original Item: One of a Kind. This is a very rare and hard to find Imperial Russian Model 1870 BERDAN DRAGOON Short Rifle dating to the 1870's. The Berdan Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle was designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. They were in service from 1870 until around 1895, with the adoption of the M 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle. This lovely example is about 42 inches in overall length, with a 22 inch barrel. The short rifle has a