Baikal MP-221 Artemida .45-70 Govt Side-by-Side Double Rifle, 23.5" Blued Steel, Walnut Stock, Made in Russia
The Baikal MP-221 Artemida is a Russian-made side-by-side double rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt, built on a robust boxlock monobloc action with 23.5" blued steel barrels. This example features user-adjustable barrel regulation hardware beneath the rib, extractor-only operation, and an installed Skinner aperture rear sight with a brass insert. It carries USSG – Rockledge, FL import markings and model flats marked "MR 221 / MP-221."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces show only minor, superficial scratches and small handling blemishes visible on close inspection.
What's Included
- Skinner aperture rear sight with brass insert (installed)
- Snap caps
Built in Russia and imported by USSG – Rockledge, FL, the MP-221 Artemida is a true side-by-side double rifle configured for .45-70 Govt. Its boxlock monobloc construction and blued steel receiver pair with 23.5" barrels for a classic, durable field layout. The receiver and barrel flats are marked "MR 221 / MP-221," affirming the model lineage.
The dual barrels are fitted with under-rib, user-adjustable regulation hardware near the muzzle, enabling precise tuning of convergence. The barrels are extractor-only (non-ejector), and are factory-marked "MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE 2200 BAR OR 31900 PSI," noting the pressure specification.
Sighting is enhanced by an aftermarket Skinner aperture rear sight with a brass insert, teamed with a protected front sight. Controls include gold-tone double triggers and a manual tang safety, with a capacity of 2 and a length of pull of 14.0.
The rifle wears a checkered walnut stock with a semi-pistol grip, a front fixed under‑rib sling loop/eye and rear sling stud, and a ventilated recoil pad. Both the receiver and barrels are finished in blued steel, complementing the classic double-rifle profile. Made in Russia.