Russian Berdan II Infantry Rifle 10.75x58R Single Shot Bolt Action Antique
Sold For: $1305
LSB#: 201029DW24
Make: Russian
Model: Russian Berdan II Infantry Rifle
Serial Number: 30466
Year of Manufacture: 1880. These rifles were manufactured between 1870 to 1891 (page 262 of Joe Puleo’s book, Bolt action Military Rifles of the World).
Caliber: 10.75x58R
Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the barrel is marked with the serial number, Arsenal markings in Russian script, and “1880r.”. The “r.” stands for year. The top front of the receiver is marked with a faded Russian “eagle”. The barrel shank is marked with a few small Russian proofs & stampings. The bolt assembly (twice), rear sight, and buttplate are each marked with numbers that do not correlate to the serial number. The bottom of the rear sight is marked with a small Russian Tula Arsenal “circled hammer”. The right side of the butt is marked with a faded circular Russian cartouche. It contains a faded date. The bottom of the grip is marked with faded stampings. There are a few other small stampings on the rifle.
Barrel Length: Approximately 32 ¾ Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade attached to an escalator assembly. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “2 3 4 5” for use with the escalator. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “V” notched blade. The ladder is marked from “6 – 15” on the front and from “16 – 22” on the rear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, 2 barrel bands, metal nosecap, cutout for the included cleaning rod, 2 sling loops (one is on the trigger guard), and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows discoloration, scratches and surface erosion. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Several have damaged or removed small portions of the surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 14 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as an antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The grooves and the area near the muzzle are grey. The rifling is deep. There is erosion in the grooves and near the muzzle.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The thinned portions of the finish have been treated with cold blue. These areas show discoloration from the cold blue. The metal shows scrapes, scratches and areas of discoloration from oxidation. The bottom metal shows some pin prick surface erosion. The screw heads show use. Most of the markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
This rifle was made without a safety.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None