Predecessor to the Mosin: the Russian Berdan II
This video explores the Russian Berdan II rifle, a single-shot, large-bore infantry rifle that predated the adoption of the Mosin-Nagant by the Russian Empire. Designed by American General Hiram Berdan, the rifle utilized the Berdan primer. Initially imported, domestic production later took over. The Berdan II is described as a solid, if unremarkable, service rifle that served the Russian military effectively during its time.











