My RTI 42 Russian Berdan 2

[Dhall_37]

As promised here is my Russian Berdan 2, this piece isn't pretty, however she's got history. I'll link a video to me cleaning the rifle, it was quite fun and a good learning experience.

This example was cutdown by the Ethiopians to a carbine, they only took like 2 inches off the front and moved the sight a tad and shortened the cleaning rod. The bore shows good rifling, a pal from a different forum and I bore scoped it and it looked pretty rusty, i reckon a few shots will blow most of it out and Ed's Red for cleaning will do the rest.

I have a post on the Cartridge Forming sub forum, it hasn't seen much traffic, of me trying to make cartridges for it.

Cleaning Video Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqJOxXBk3fs

Apologies if my pictures look messed up, I'm still new here.

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[smkummer]

Thanks for posting. I am keeping my eyes open for a Colt manufactured type I. What case did you use for a host?

[Dhall_37]

I used 43 Spanish from Track of the wolf necked down to 44 cal.

[fgd135]

I am keeping my eyes open for a Colt manufactured type I.

Do you have an extra $7-10k for that? B1's are very rare and very expensive.

[fgd135]

...here is my Russian Berdan 2...

This example was cutdown by the Ethiopians to a carbine, they only took like 2 inches off the front and moved the sight a tad and shortened the cleaning rod.

The Ethiopians added that rear sling swivel; the original rear swivel location was the front of the trigger guard.
Please post some images of the Ethiopian markings, thanks!

[Dhall_37]

Sure thing I can post the marks here in a bit!

[Dhall_37]

Here ya go! Edit: One moment, photos don’t wanna post.