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 The new jacket was greatly

The new jacket was greatly simplified

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

It shows a lovely oxidized patina on the helmet and edge trim

The liner is a nice medium size at 56cm (7-1/8)

A lovely service used example of a classic hat worn by German Cavalry Officers in WWII

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 The new jacket was greatlyOriginal 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