Original Crimean War Battle of Chernaya Engraved French Capture Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial No. 725 Price_over $990 We have had several other

We have had several other percussion fowling pieces from this maker

This Chassepot rifle actually dated 1872 may well have seen action in this great tragedy in that the underside of the wood forestock bears several scars that may very well have been inflicted by parrying saber cuts

and otherwise has a nice gray patina from aged bluing

This is a fine example of a British Third Model Brown Bess

1942 by transfer of 579 enlisted men and 46 officers

Original Crimean War Battle of Chernaya Engraved French Capture Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial No. 725 Price_over $990 We have had several otherOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a fantastic Battlefield Captured example of a rare Russian Model 1843 Luttich Percussion Carbine from the Battle of Chernaya, part of the Crimean War of October 1853 to March 1856. The outside of the patch box was engraved with a dedication after capture: SOUVENIR DE TRAKTIR 16 AOUT 1855 CLERC SON AMI PAILLARD This translates to "Souvenir of Traktir, 16 August 1855, Clerc to his friend Paillard", a