Original Imperial Russian Model 1867 Krnka Conversion Infantry Rifle dated 1864 / 1870 40mm BOFORS was noted for his bravery

was noted for his bravery and coolness in time of danger

Issued to the US Army Signal Corps in WW2

Well we never felt we'd have anything like this

Usually the ramrod is no more than a simulation cut into the fore stock for visual purposes only

Mihiel salient by fighting continuously from 11-13 September 1918

Original Imperial Russian Model 1867 Krnka Conversion Infantry Rifle dated 1864 / 1870 40mm BOFORS was noted for his braveryOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are so very rare! Developed by the CZECH Gun Designer SYLVESTER KRNKA in 1867, these conversions of the Russian 1857 Line Percussion Rifle were Officially adopted by the Imperial Army in 1869. The conversions from the Percussion ignition system to this breech Loading rifle were all carried out at the great Imperial arsenal at "TULA". Our example has its original lock plate markings with manufacturer and date: