Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle Dated 1884 Snider Rifle Parts An empty magazine shell is

An empty magazine shell is installed

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZC 82

An age split through part of the rear of the "ball" and projecting partway down the shaft confirms that this indeed was made from one piece of wood and is not only an original war club but it is of considerable age

Please note- this is not a magazine

Sergeant Williams was an official photographer of the 4th Marine Division and spent time with General Cates

Original Imperial Russian Model 1870 Berdan II Infantry Long Rifle Dated 1884 Snider Rifle Parts An empty magazine shell isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is antique gun, Model of 1870 manufactured in Russia in 1884. 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, Dated 1884 is a very impressive Imperial Russian infantry bolt action rifle designed by US Army General Hiram Berdan. The model of 1870, or Berdan II, is a single shot bolt action with a distinctive