Rare Model 1873 Brazilian Comblain Military Rifle
Guns International #: 100482982 Seller's Inventory #: 24802
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #41469, 11mm CF, 32 3/4” barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some mild freckling towards the chamber mouth. This is a Belgian-made rifle with “G. MORDANT/LIEGE” maker's mark on the top flat of the barrel breech and numerous Liege proofs on both the receiver and barrel. The barrel has an overall darkly mottled plum-brown and gray patina with scattered spots of freckling and pinprick pitting throughout. The receiver has a slightly brighter patina with a more pewter gray appearance and has matching assembly numbers throughout. The brass bands and nosecap have developed a dull yellow-ochre patina over time and the walnut stock and forend have numerous handling marks and blemishes in the dark added military oil finish. The short handguard is missing and there are some considerable gaps around the wrist tangs but the buttstock is firmly attached nevertheless. The action is tight and fully functional, although the lever is a bit difficult to close, and the original ramrod is no longer present. These are rare guns in the U.S. and represent a little-known yet fascinating chapter in the history of breech-loading military rifles. This example is in good plus-near very good condition overall. Antique
SOLD
Manufacturer: Brazil
Model: Comblain
Serial Number: 41469
Caliber Info: 11mm
Gauge Info: 11mm