Manufacture d'Armes de l'Etat
Terssen rifles
This model of Terssen, M1848/68 (lock postpones), is a transformation of the carbine of Hunters Thouvenin M1848; the other models Terssen, rifle Terssen or M1777/68 (front lock), is a transformation of the old Belgian rifle corrected M1777. The rifle was in equipment in the carabineers, rifle to the “Genie”.
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Many thanks to the "ROYAL ARMY MUSEUM" Bruxelles for the pictures.
(N° identification : F71 Collection of "Comte de Ribaucourt")
The opening of the swivelling block is done while turning initially this key!!(1244)
The small Lion is the mark of the inspector of the weapons of war of the M.A.E., the letter can be different according to the inspector.
The other punches are those of the inspectors
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