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The M-1870 Berdan II |
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This section has many high detail pictures of the M-1870 Berdan II infantry rifle. Our example was manufactured in Sestroretsk in 1884. Virtually every section of the weapon has been photographed and described. To go to a specific part of the weapon simply click on the desired section below. | |
Here are two close up photos of the barrel bands of the Berdan II rifle. The picture on the right is of the rear barrel band, a small arrow marking can be seen on it. The front barrel band can be seen in the picture on the right. The front sling swivel can also be seen beneath the front barrel band. |
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Bolt and
Chamber The bolt and chamber of the Berdan II can be seen in these three pictures. The top right picture shows bolt in the closed position at its distinctive 45 degree angle. The bottom two pictures show the bolt pulled to the rear. The first shows the empty chamber while the second shows the chamber with a single .42 caliber cartridge loaded in it. |
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