Original U.S. Civil War Belgian made “Brazilian Contract” Light Minié Percussion Rifle by O.P. Drissen & Cie of Liège - Serial 3171 Original Antique Guns Much of the paint has

Much of the paint has been removed from the brass so these markings are very evident

One theory is that the gas cells over-expanded as the ship rose

the company became a corporation

" Hogan credited both military and civilian engineers

It measures 19" long with a hook diameter of 10" and has rings on both ends

Original U.S. Civil War Belgian made “Brazilian Contract” Light Minié Percussion Rifle by O.P. Drissen & Cie of Liège - Serial 3171 Original Antique Guns Much of the paint hasOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of rare Imported Civil War rifle. Usually referred to as the "Brazilian Contract Light Mini Rifle", research has shown that these are more correctly called the "Brazilian Model 1855 Naval Rifle". These were essentially a Belgian made percussion rifle very similar to the British P 1856 two band Enfield rifle, made utilizing the Belgian Mini ball rifled system. Approximately 6,000 of these