Indeed, it is rather quite likely that the small numbers of Krnka long arms occasionally seen in Western collections have all come from Bulgaria and the Balkans, as Russia itself rarely sold off its surplus arms, which also accounts for the scarcity of the Berdan I & Berdan II rifles found in the West. 2) The nearly identical M1858 Infantry Rifle ( 1858 .) Touch device users can explore by touch or with swipe gestures. This number was only the serial number of the breech assembly. 2 rifles. The disappointing results of the Crimean War signaled to the Russian command that it needed to hastily began equipping the troops withrifledsmall arms. It has no sling swivels but rather ferrule reinforced slots half-way up the forestock and through the buttstock. We believe that to be unlikely. WebRifle muskets typically used percussion lock systems, with some exceptions like the Springfield Model 1855, which also was equipped with the Maynard tape primer system. A variety of small Cyrillic characters, the marks of workmen and inspectors are found throughout the gun. Regarding the first two rifles mentioned above, it should be noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense, being advised by senior army officers, set the sight of the Infantry Rifle not at 1200 steps, but at 600 steps, the so-called "short sight" despite the rifles having identical ballistic performances. Russia thereafter provided the Bulgarians with additional significant numbers of rifles and ammunition, including 57,000 more Krnka rifles, of which 27,000 were distributed to Bulgarian units and 30,000 placed in reserve storage. The 90-degree hammer nose engaged this piece at both the half-cock and the fired position to keep the breech closed, requiring the gun to be placed on full-cock in order to load or unload it. In this drawing the rifle is shown with a long rear sight leaf. In 1880, it was decided to re-equip the Bulgarian army with Berdan No. Note that the M1860 Cossack 6-Line rifle (much like the M1870 Berdan Cossack rifle) did not have a trigger guard nor a conventional curved trigger, but rather its trigger consisted of a stubby button, and instead of a hammer with a tall, pointed lever, the hammer had an integral ring. Add to Cart. Then-Secretary of War Jefferson Davis authorized the adoption . Also, when Krnkas do have a rear sight, it is just as likely to be the rear sight from a different version of Krnka as it is to be such rifle's correct rear sight. The M1868 Berdan I is not specifically or technically a follow-on rifle as it was developed and adopted concurrently with the M1869 Krnka series conversion rifles. Pulling the trigger releases an otherwise conventionally mounted back-action external hammer striking a nearly longitudinal firing pin, unlike that of its British and French contemporaries. Revised March 17, 1999 The photos should do a good job of depicting the condition of the stock. Like all Europeans, the Russians were keenly aware of the drubbings which the Dreyse-equipped Prussians handed to the Danes in 1864 and to the Austrians in 1866, which spurred them to quickly adopt, as interim stop-gaps, the Terri-Norman and Carle' paper cartridge needle-fire rifles. Another Liege-built M1856 6-Line rifle converted to Krnka, this example manufactured and marked by Beuret Frres (Beuret Brothers), Liege 186(?). Contemporary drawing of the M1867 Russian Baranov rifle. WebMusket Rifles Traditions Classic Musket line have high quality premium metal and wood finishes including hand-oiled wood stocks. Like most all of the large caliber, stop-gap rifle conversions of the late 1860s, the Krnkas became obsolete quite quickly. The death of Alexander I in 1825 brought Tsar Nikolas I, one of Russias most reactionary Tsars, to the throne. This sub-assembly number appears on the bottom of the barrel and on the right side of all of the barrel bands as well. It is Russia's conversion of their Model 1856 "Six Line" rifle musket (15.24 mm; the Russian "liniya" being equal to 1/10 inch, hence 6line = .60 Cal) by use of the system developed by Sylvester Krnka of Wolin, Bohemia (20th century Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic). The brass buttstock is shaped differently from that of the long rifles and has a only a very minimal buttstock tang. Only the above three rifles were converted by the Russians into the Krnka system. This was specifically a result of the disbelief of the authorities in the infantryman's ability to hit targets at a long distance. Eligible for FREE shipping *. The striker is struck by the rifles new hammer which is mated to the existing M1856 back-action lock mechanism. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Two types of bullets were used: lead, to engage infantry in the open, and steel to defeat shelters. The Russians only ever converted their 6-Line rifles to the three models of Krnkas referenced above, the M1856/69 Krnka Marksman (or sharpshooter) rifle, the M1858 Infantry rifle and the M185(? Add to Cart. WebThe M1867 Russian Krnka ( ) was a breech loading conversion of the muzzle-loading Model 1857 Six Line rifle musket designed by Austro-Hungarian arms Other Pictures: Obr.1867 Krnka Infantry Rifle. In general, the Krynka system was well developed for its time. These muzzleloaders are authentic, true reproductions. The gun appears complete and remains mechanically functional. The nickname was derived from the caliber of the gun and the Russian unit of measure, the liniya, which was 1/10 of a diuym. Add to My Saved Parts. The heads of various 15.2 Russian Krnka cartridges illustrating their obvious Berdan primer holes and primers. This same assembly mating number from the alteration process appears on the top of the buttplate, on the top of the barrel, inside the lock, inside the barrel channel of the stock, on the right side of all three barrel bands, on the long range sight base and on the cleaning rod (ramrod). Webmusket; Firearms; Percussion Fire;.72 In; Smooth Bore; Muzzle Load; Sa associated date 1858 place made France Measurements overall: 56 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 143.51 cm x 6.985 It was 72.15 inches long and weighed 1,227 poundsabout 500 pounds less than its bronze predecessor, the Model 1841with a carriage weighing 1,218 pounds. $49.80. This detent system is almost identical to the Tabatire but for its positioning. Muzzle velocity when fired from the Marksman & Infantry rifles: Russian 6-Line muzzle-loading rifles were manufactured at all three Imperial weapons factories, It is estimated that some 620,000 or more Krnka conversions of various Russian 6-Line rifles were produced during this period, After the re-equipment of the Russian army with modern, As a side note, Russia also provided Bulgaria with 15,000 captured Snider rifles presumably. By now metallic cartridges had been much improved and their advantages were clearly evident. The right side of the breech block is numbered with the conversion number 9073. This pictured rifle is a M1858 6-Line Infantry rifle, the M1856 6-Line Marksman rifle is identical except for a longer rear sight leaf. I received the following letter from Mr. Ilija Stanislevik who was kind enough to translate certain Russian inscriptions for me. The rivalries among these countries reached its climax in the Crimean War (1853-1856) where Russia fought an alliance consisting of France, Great Britain Sardinia and Turkey. Twenty years later Russia again went to war with the Turks attempting to regain Bessarabia and, although they defeated the Turks (see Turkey / M1866 Winchester and Turkey / M1872 Peabody-Martini ), British and Austrian forces interceded forcing Russia to give up most of its gains. So, Krnkas are, not surprisingly, found with missing rear sight leaves and missing sight leaf thumbscrews. She extended Russian territorial gains through additional conquest,, making Imperial Russia one of the great European powers. However, Alexander II (1855-1881), Nikolas son, reigned principally as a reformer freeing the serfs, providing allotments of land establishing local legislatures and reforming the legal system. The most detailed information, with technical data, about the .60 Krnka cartridge. Any help locating such a photo or drawing would be sincerely appreciated. Four distinct examples of Russian 6-Line. The pre-war .44-cal. The upper sling swivel of the infantry rifle is affixed on the bottom of the center screw-retained barrel band, the lower swivel mounting just ahead of the trigger guard in the manner of French rifles of the day. Very quickly thereafter the Russians adopted the M1870 Berdan II bolt action rifle. The photos should do a good job of depicting the condition of the stock. For the collector of Russian muzzleloading muskets, this is the final example chronologically for your collection. All shorter Krnka rifles are either Bulgarian conversions for special-troop use, or locally altered post-service for civilian use. During the Turkish hostilities the infantry regiments of the Russian army were armed with an assortment of rifles, even including muzzle-loading M1854 to M1860 6-Line rifles, but were primarily armed with Krnka rifles. Rifle, In 1854, the Russians started rifling and sighting existing stocks of M1845 muskets, but this was too little too late and few of the rifled arms reached the troops in the Crimea before the end of the war. The rifle is now in firing position. In fact, the only example that I could find for sale recently is not in materially better condition but is priced $1,000 higher than this gun! The original cleaning rod/ramrod remains in place, numbered with the matching conversion assembly number. .. Sylvester Krnka was a prolific inventor and continued to refine the Krnka design later providing the Krnka with an automatic lever device for opening the breech and ejecting the spent cartridge. All of which were essentially similar hinged breech alterations that allowed muzzleloading percussion arms to be converted to breechloading metallic cartridge guns. The gun appears complete and remains mechanically functional. In this case, the elite-and light units will have the Mini rifled musket, while normal line infantry will have the model 1757 smoothbore Contemporary drawing of the Krnka rifle which also illustrates the Krnka Cartridge's Berdan roots, esp it's Berdan design primer. Beuret Frres was another relatively large and prominent Belgian gunmaker in the late 19th century. If stuck in forward position, the tip of the firing pin prevents the breech block from opening. The obverse butt is stamped with two illegible cartouches, the weakest likely the original percussion production cartouche and the slightly more legible one the mark applied after the alteration. Lockplate Complete w/ Hammer, 1857/69 Carbine. A steel bullet at 1000 steps was able to pierce 2.5 bags of earth and one bag at 1500 steps. WebThe new Model 1857 had a 4.62-inch diameter of bore. at a length of 1340 mm, barrel of 939 mm and weight of 4.4 kg. The original Swiss Federal Rifle pattern rear sight, graduated to 1,200 paces remains in place and is fully functional, and what appears to be the original sling swivels are present on the front bow of the triggerguard and the middle barrel band. WebThe M1867 Russian Krnka ( ) was a breech loading conversion of the muzzle-loading Model 1857 Six Line rifle musket designed by Czech arms maker, Sylvester Krnka. Conversions were carried out at M1856/69 Russian Krnka Marksman rifle ( ) Photo Credit: M1858/69 Russian Krnka Infantry rifle ( ), As the Ottoman empire was breaking up, France, Great Britain and Russia all had interests in its territories. A rudimentary pivoting extractor was incorporated into the left side of the breech mechanism and was engaged when the breech block was pivoted fully to the left, applying enough pressure to pull the rim of the cartridge out of the chamber; hopefully. condition, particularly for a 19th century Russian military long arm. During the mid-19th century the Izhevesk arsenal emerged as the premier Russian arms manufactory and by the second half of that century was producing the finest quality arms in the empire. What was needed was a much simpler to convert system. WebA scarce Russian Model 1857/66 Krnka breechloading conversion rifle Serial no. 67, Their performance in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 (the no less than tenth war between these two powers up to that time!) To further confuse things, the guns were serial numbered on their buttplates when they were originally manufactured, and the Krnka breeches were also serial numbered when they were produced. WebApr 3, 2020 - Miller Conversion of a Model 1861 Rifle-Musket. (Pretty serious energy!). Explore. The steel bullet was encased in a lead sheath to protect the barrel and add energy for penetration. WebDuring the war, the Hartford factory produced revolvers, as well as the Colt Special Musket, based on the government's Springfield Rifle-Musket. The socket has an L-shaped slot with conventional locking ring. It retains strong rifling and shows scattered light pitting and some frosting along its length. As of September 1, 1912, Bulgarian records indicate that there were 12,925 Krnkas still in inventory. Muzzle velocity when fired from the Marksman & Infantry rifles: 305 m/s, 570-grain bullet, 1,075 fps (From ROTW pg 281). Also, the stock was narrower than other 6-line rifles. This is deliberate, so that in the event of a jammed firing pin, given the weak firing pin retraction spring, this allows the cleaning rod to be used to push the firing pin back into battery. WebFor other collectable antique military firearms, take a look at our inventory of antique U.S. martial pistols and Civil War revolvers, foreign military surplus antique handguns, and foreign military antique long guns. The Krnkas retained their earlier M1856 and M1858 pre-conversion M1856 6-line musket socket bayonets. Eligible for FREE shipping * Photos Courtesy ofhttps://collegehillarsenal.com/. Description: CIVIL WAR ENFIELD STYLE SPANISH CONTRACT MODEL 1857 OR P1857 PERC. Add to My Saved Parts. Please let me know!! The initials above the dash-dot-dash line are "S.O.Z.". Katalog, Makovskaja L[ila] K[onstantinovna], Moskva: Voennoe Izdatel'stvo, 1990, 1994, Page started March 10, 1999 The top of the buttplate and the top of the Krnka breech are marked with the two-headed Russian Eagle along with various other small marks. An interesting feature of the Dragoon rifle which, for obvious reasons is not present on the Infantry and Marksman Krnkas, is that because the barrel was shortened from the donor/parent rifle at the breach, not from the muzzle, the newly threaded shortened barrel would not fit into standard Krnka receivers. Generally speaking, the buttstock bears roundel cartouches on each side, one being dedicated to the original manufacturer of the 6-line cap lock muzzle loader, the other denoting its conversion to a Krnka. Feed system. We are unaware whether or not Krnkas obtained by Bulgarian from Russia were subsequently further marked by Bulgaria in any way to differentiate them from the Russian rifles. Markings on a Krnka Converted "6-Line" rifle, M1856/69 & M1856/69 Russian Krnka lockplate markings. The Russians found themselves in the same quandary as the rest of the major powers, how best to adapt the huge stocks of existing muzzleloading percussion long arms to breechloading cartridge guns. Sylvester However, the new design introduced a very English stock profile with a brass nose cap and clamping barrel bands, all of which were certainly a tip of the Russian ushanka (fur cap) to the English Enfield. Note the octagonal coupling fitted between the barrel and receiver of these correct Russian Dragoon Krnkas. It was adopted by the Russian Empire in 1869, and was similar to the contemporary Snider-Enfield and Tabatiere conversions. The Krnkas were converstions from the earlier Russian "6 line" (.60 Calibre) percussion breechloaders. NOTE to Collectors: The rear sights of these two rifles are easily and readily interchangeable, and we do not know how to identify these rifles other than by their rear sight leaves! Romania: It is believed by Balkan researchers that Romania also acquired surplus Russian Krnka rifles, but we have not been able to verify this. The barrel was shortened by 15 cm and fired a lighter bullet but still managed to remain the same accuracy while dramatically increasing effective range from 213 meters out to 853 meters. The buttplate, nose cap and triggerguard were of brass, with all of the other furniture of iron, including the triggerguard plate and its extended finger rest. The Krnka system consists of a breech block pivoting from right to left, but otherwise somewhat similar to theSniderandFrench Tabatiresystems. The breech block is marked with the serial number, on the left side and on the interior of the swinging breech door. I dont know when you will find another complete, matching numbered example for sale again, and for such a reasonable price, so dont miss your chance to add this rare Russian rifle to your collection. (To identify a Non-US issued / Black Powder Metallic Cartridge / Military / Rifle). Flintlock / percussion lock (conversion) Rate of fire. Russian 6-Line muzzle-loading rifles were manufactured at all three Imperial weapons factories, Izhevsk, Tula and Sestroretsk as well as having been produced in Belgium and by the Birmingham Small Arms Company in England, as will be evidenced by each rifle's various markings. The lock is marked with initials . In particular, it was distinguished by a very strong bolt group - a similar design was used in the Krynka-Gan fortress gun of 20.4 mm. However, the real trump card of the English was their newly adopted Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle musket, a reduced caliber .577 bore long arm with three-groove rifling and an adjustable 900-yard backsight. Despite the evidence of the potential superiority of metallic cartridges, this was not assured, and the Russians followed the lead of the Germans (Dreyse) and French (Chassepot) and adopted the Terri-Norman and the Carl paper cartridge ignition systems. The Six Line percussion rifle musket remained the mainstay of the Russian infantry for a decade. The buttplate of the gun is stamped on the bottom with the serial number, , which was the original percussion musket serial number. Most of the conversion to Krnka work was carried out the Ludwig Nobel St. Petersburg Machine-Building Plant from 1869 into the early 1870s, while some work was done producing newly constructed M1869 Krnka rifles at the Izhevsk Arms Plant while the Russians struggled to get production going of the just-adopted Berdan II rifle. Three years later, when Bulgaria entered the First World War, 12,800 stand of Krnkas remained in Bulgarian service and many were issued even then to rear echelon troops. The rivalries among these countries reached its climax in the Crimean War (1853-1856) where Russia fought an alliance consisting of France, Great Britain Sardinia and Turkey. Developed from the 1860 Henry rifle, Winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Since Colt no longer had a manufacturing facility, he contracted with Eli Whitney of Whitneyville, Connecticut, to produce these guns. The Krnka rifles were placed in Bulgarian store for the moment, but not for long. The most obvious lesson of the American Civil War was that the percussion muzzleloading musket was obsolete and that breechloading metallic cartridge arms were the new standard on the modern battlefield. The M1867 Russian Krnka ( ) was a breech loading conversion of the muzzle-loading Model 1857 Six Line rifle musket designed by Austro Russian, The metal of the gun has been lightly cleaned, weakening some of the markings, although they remain mostly legible throughout. WebThis unique rifle is a Russian muzzle loader Model 1857 Six Line Infantry Musket, designed by Czech gunmaker Sylvester Krnka. It retains strong rifling and shows scattered light pitting and some frosting along its length. Yet other sources have suggested that the conversions were carried out both at all three of the three Imperial factories as well as at private enterprises, particularly in Kiev and Libau. The buttplate, nose cap and triggerguard were of brass, with all of the other furniture of iron, including the triggerguard plate and its extended finger rest. The Vereinsgewehr Rifle, comissioned and produced in 1857, was a rifled musket designed across three Germanic states: Baden, Hesse and Wrttemberg. The bore of the rifle remains in. The nickname was derived from the caliber of the gun and the Russian unit of measure, the liniya, which was 1/10 of a diuym. For the time being, however, the stock appears to be solid, despite the cracks. This block contained the simple firing pin, as well as external piece that communicated the impact of the hammer to the pin. Housed within the breech block is a very small nipple-shaped firing pin actuated by a much larger inertial striker. Like the rest of the world, the Russian watched the carnage of the American Civil War with some interest and with an eye towards evaluating the practicality of new small arms designs for future conflicts. Initials "T.O.Z." We have made every effort to make this site friendly to cellphone users, but it's really designed to be viewed with a larger screen. and the left side of the bands are all stamped with that number, as well as with the bow & arrow logo of the Sestroretsk arsenal where those components and the nose cap were produced. For the time being, however, the stock appears to be solid, despite the cracks. Photo Credit: User Nick Stanav viawww.gunboards.com/forums. The Russian M1856/67 Krnka offered here is in about VERY GOOD condition, particularly for a 19th century Russian military long arm. The stock shows several grain cracks, including a pair that run through the bottom of the action diagonally, emanating from the triggerguard area, a diagonal crack along the counterpane and a tight grain crack behind the breech tang. M1859/69 Dragoon Rifle Photo: Credit: Russian Museum of National Military History. WebIn 1858. a new production line with 28 skilled workers under the guidance of Mihailo Cveji was set up for converting some 15.000 old flintlock muskets to percussion system: in the first year only some 1,800 rifles were converted, then the production increased to 1.000 addapted rifles a month, so by 1863. This M1858 6-Line rifle originally built in 1864 by the large, Belgium, Liege gunmaker Auguste Francotte & Cie (company), has been converted to a M1858 Krnka.. Photo Credit: https://cornet.cc/ru/artikul/123916/russkaia-skorostrelnaia-6-lineinaia-vintovka-obr-1869-g-sist-krnka/. For any collector who specializes in the Russian long arms of the cartridge period, this is the gun that you must have as the initial example in the collection. M1860 Cossack 6-Lline rifle Photo Credit: This rifle, the M1860 Cossack 6-Line rifle, was never converted to the Krnka system. Contemporary gun maintenance instructions. This number was only the serial number of the breech assembly. The metal shows even pinpricking and light pitting over most of the iron and steel surfaces, and the barrel and bands have a medium pewter gray patina with a thinly oxidized layer of brownish patina over this gray color along with a few patches of scattered oxidized discoloration. $40.00. Like the earlier Russian M1828 and M1839 flintlock muskets, the new percussion M1845 drew heavily on French influences and bore a strong resemblance to the French M1842 Musket, down to the adoption of the back action lock, foregoing the forward action lock that remained standard in the United States, Great Britain and most of Europe, with the exceptions of France and Belgium. A combination musket-style front sight and bayonet lug was located on the top of the barrel, slightly less than 1 from the muzzle, allowing the mounting of a traditional angular socket bayonet. (sometimes referred to as the M1859-60, also the "Chernolikhov rifle" ( ) after the Cossack armorer Chernolikhov), had an even shorter overall length of 1240mm with shorter barrel of 845 mm, a weight of 3.48 kg and sights ranged to 1000 steps (711m). WebIn the shoulder arms position the musket is carried with the butt in the left hand with the barrel facing front. A variety of small Cyrillic characters, the marks of workmen and inspectors are found throughout the gun. Since Colt no longer had a manufacturing facility, he contracted with Eli Whitney of Whitneyville, Connecticut, to produce these guns. WebModel: 1857 PERCUSSION MUSKET RIFLE. The metal shows even pinpricking and light pitting over most of the iron and steel surfaces, and the barrel and bands have a medium pewter gray patina with a thinly oxidized layer of brownish patina over this gray color along with a few patches of scattered oxidized discoloration. Parts, Repair, Reloading & Shooting Supplies & INFO, (A Research, Photo-Identification and Information Website since 1997). Overall this is a solid, complete and attractive example of an extremely rare. As noted the M1856/67 Rifle remains in VERY GOOD condition. When firing at a 3-Lines armor plate (a "line is 1/10 of an inch, 7.62-mm, or .30 calibre) from a distance of 1200 steps (853 meters), all bullets pierced it through. Photos Courtesy of. On the Krnka alterations a combination of assembly mating numbers is typically encountered, both from the original percussion assembly and from the alteration process. Exceptionally Rare Russian M1856/67 Krnka Rifle - College Hill Product #: 2033580. Vereinsgewehr model 1857 Rifled musket. The bore of the rifle remains in VERY GOOD condition as well. hollow-base Mini bullet. Unfortunately, revolutionary pressure continued to build and in 1881 Alexander II was killed by a terrorist bomb in the center of St. Petersburg. 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