Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Falling Block Carbine with French Chassepot Bayonet - Serial 28637 French Uniforms division commander Major General C

division commander Major General C

which is what the "SPL" abbreviation stands for

evacuated at Dunkirk

at Lüdenscheid in Westfalen

The carry can is in fair condition with much original paint remaining

Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Falling Block Carbine with French Chassepot Bayonet - Serial 28637 French Uniforms division commander Major General COriginal 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 28637 NC It was described by W. W Greener in his 1871 book Modern Breechloaders: