The Berdan II, a single-shot bolt-action rifle adopted by Imperial Russia in 1870, served as a crucial predecessor to the Mosin-Nagant. Designed by Hiram Berdan, it features a unique cock-on-closing bolt mechanism and volley sights marked in 'arshins'. Despite high production, these rifles are rare in the US, showcasing significant combat history before its successor.
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