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Russian percussion rifle, made by Malherbe in...

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Russian percussion rifle, made by Malherbe in Liege, round white polished barrel, stamped: "C.K - 1", with rise and bayonet holder, length 76.5 cm, caliber 18 mm; rear lock stamped and signed: "P. J. MALHERBE À LIÈGE"; brass fittings, oval brass thumb piece with the numeral: "H 1" (Nicholas I); walnut stock equipped with a cartridge magazine on the right side, brass cover; numbered: "585"; overall length 118 cm. Period, Imperial Russia, circa 1850/1855. Very good condition.