Percussion rifle, 1843 model, wooden stock, steel and brass - Lot 34

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Percussion rifle, 1843 model, wooden stock, steel and brass - Lot 34
Percussion rifle, 1843 model, wooden stock, steel and brass fittings; the lock bears the manufacturer’s mark “P.J. MALHERBE LIÈGE,” and below it is an oval brass plate engraved with the monogram of Tsar Nicholas I. Signs of wear. Belgium, Liège, P.-J. Malherbe workshop for Russia, circa 1843–1846. Serial No.: 66 L. 116.5 cm. History In order to modernize the armament of its chasseur battalions, Imperial Russia commissioned several gunsmiths in Liège, including P.-J. Malherbe, to produce rifled carbines inspired by the British Brunswick Rifle. Known in Russia as “Liège carbines” (Литтихский штуцер), they are among the first Russian service weapons to feature a percussion mechanism and a rifled barrel. Category D Weapon classified in Category “D” under Decree No. 2023-556 of July 3, 2023; unrestricted acquisition and possession
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