№123901Krynka rifle m.1856

Russian Empire. Quickli shooting 6 linear rifle of the Krynka system (S. Krnk) of a sample of 1856 taken advantage in the Russian Empire in 1869. I existed in infantry, shooting and dragoon versions. I represented alteration of muzzle-loading rifles of samples of 1856 (shooting) and 1859 (infantry) years under a cartridge of the central ignition with Berdan's cap. Simplicity of her device and ease with which under this model it was possible to remake the Russian 6-linear muzzle-loading rifles обр was the main advantage of model. 1856 (shooting) and 1858 (infantry). The Remade sample has been approved on March 18, 1869. Works on alteration were conducted in a mass order both on state, and at private enterprises.

TOZ lock 1864. Initials of the master of WH. Metal details have various numbers and brands of the plants (Tula, Izhevsk). A bed with a crack around the lock.