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Berdan rifle
The (Russian: винтовка Бердана) a single-shot rifle created by American engineer and inventor Hiram Berdan in 1868.
Hiram Berdan
(September 6, 1824 – March 31, 1893) an American engineer, inventor, military officer, marksman, and guiding force behind and commanding colonel of the United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War.
Brian Berdan
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