Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Infantry Falling Block Rifle with Brass Fittings - Serial 39845 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The "lip" that holds the

The "lip" that holds the cylinder in place is  worn away

for an unknown manufacture

This is a fine example of the 1880 Trooper's helmet made of silvered white metal

4" x 4” x 2” with felt base

Bears WWII Dates

Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Infantry Falling Block Rifle with Brass Fittings - Serial 39845 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The "lip" that holds theOriginal Item: One Only. Invented by Joseph Hugo Comblain, a Belgian Gun designer from Liege, this is a single short falling block weapon of ingenious design. It was adopted by Belgium, Brazil and Chile, but was up against the British Martini Henry Rifle of even better design that dominated most of the 1870s. It is marked on the side of the receiver with: COMBLAIN BREVET 39845 NC It was described by W. W Greener in his 1871 book Modern Breechloaders: