402a –  VERY RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN M. 1856 / 69 KRNKA SHORT RIFLE:

In very good general condition. 15.24mm caliber. 42 ¾ inch overall length. 25 ¾ inch barrel. Brass mounted. Fine markings. 1859 dated lock plate. All matching serial numbers but the cleaning rod. Very good metal bearing a light age patina throughout. Excellent action. Good bore with very good rifling. Very good stock showing some normal handling marks and a small loss on the forward section / right side (see photos). A rare and highly desirable Russian breech loader rifle! Free shipping.