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Help identify 1853 Belgium rifle

264win

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  • Oct 15, 2008
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    whidbey island wa.
    I am looking for any tips on how to identify this rifle and its value if any.
    The little I think I know is, it was made in Belgium in 1853 as a muzzle loader, and was modified in 1867 by the Belgium Government to fire some sort of cartridge. The barrel is a four groove, and measures about .460" in the grooves.

    I have lots more photos of the proof markings and numbers which are all over this rifle.
    I have never seen a rifle like this one before and really dont know where to start. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Re: Help identify 1853 Belgium rifle

    Thanks DMann.
    It does look like the Albini Braendlin Infantry model rifle.
    I would like to hear any suggestions or ideas on how to confirm this and any ideas on how to estimate a value.

    Thanks , Adam