Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Infantry Falling Block Rifle dated 1884 - Serial 113228 MG 42 Mounts sound locator or radio operator

sound locator or radio operator for aiding in the downing of aircraft

which happens to be a significant British Royal Navy memento from a junior Officer c

and heavily Nickel plated

Ever hear of the "Charge of the Light Brigade" (another great British disaster)

- British War Medal 1939–1945

Original Belgian M-1870 Comblain Infantry Falling Block Rifle dated 1884 - Serial 113228 MG 42 Mounts sound locator or radio operatorOriginal 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 113228 NC Interestingly, it also has markings on the left side of the receiver,