This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt-Berdan Model 1868, also known as the Berdan I, Russia's first military rifle to adopt a centerfire metallic cartridge. Expert Ian McCollum details its development by Hiram Berdan, its unique .42 Berdan cartridge, and its mechanical operation, contrasting it with the Trapdoor Springfield. The rifle's production history and its quick replacement by the Berdan II are also discussed, highlighting the rarity of surviving examples.
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