Russian Izhevsk assault rifle... circa 1845

[Horilka]

She found me, I wasn't looking for her, these old guns are not of my interest, but well, opportunity to learn something new.
It's my understanding M1845. Could have ended up in Canada in two ways - as BB from Crimean War (heard stories about defacing imperial eagle on captured guns and this one seems to be defaced) or as captured and surplused and sold to US during Civil War.

 

[53Izzy744]

Beautiful!

 

[Yarbo]

The condition of that rifle is amazing.

 

[Brookwood]

Thank you Horilka!

 

[Snider shooter]

That is is just absolutely sweet. Something I would gladly fondle.

 

[johnny the boy]

A great piece of history sir!

 

[Ed Smurf]

Very nice. Is the pitting on the barrel from exposure to the elements or is that original?

 

[Horilka]

I kind of know nothing about guns that old so can't really comment if it was manufacturing imperfections or deterioration due to time and elements. I would assume latter.

 

[gaff]

very nice , cool

 

[gordonlbyrne]

amazing rifle in great condtion,nice find

 

[Robert Nicholson]

Wow!
That is a real prize, the wood looks beautiful.

 

[zain]

just beautiful

 

[philhut]

That's a cool keeper

 

[PinkyPlinker]

Lovely survivor!

 

[Nyles]

WOW. That’s a rare one, and gorgeous to boot!

 

[cigar_man]

I would assume latter.

Correct.

I have seen some pretty minty ones down south of us with the Imperial Birdie still brandishing it's feathers.

Enjoy!

 

[Arrow105]

That's a beauty, it's in wonderful shape.

 

[bp2626]

Typical mix-master

Superb, what a great find in these parts. Awesome!

 

[stampede]

Is that the serial number ?

 

[silver69]

WHAT!!!?? Not ANOTHER foreign made military assault rifle getting into the country!!??? Very scary!! This just can’t happen! How un-Canadian!!! For shame!!!!!

(Ya lucky bugger! That’s a beautiful work of art!)