Original Rare U.S. Civil War Import Belgian Made Saxon Model 1851 "Dresden" Rifle by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial 14588 - Circa 1860 nChannel after which the Army version

after which the Army version was called "Splinter A" and the Luftwaffe "Splinter B"

with red enamel depicting fire coming from the dragon’s mouth

Pins are intact but bent

History of the 116th Infantry Regiment In WWII:D-DayIn preparation for the Invasion of Normandy

ASHMORE on the lock

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Import Belgian Made Saxon Model 1851 "Dresden" Rifle by P.J. Malherbe of Liège Serial 14588 - Circa 1860 nChannel after which the Army versionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely patinated example of one of the more rarely encountered imported long arms used during the American Civil War. Just under 29,000 Saxon (Dresden) rifles and rifle muskets were imported by the U. S. during the war, with Union purchasing agent George Schuyler obtaining 27,055 for the US government in Dresden and the balance of 1,740 being purchased by Marcellus Hartley. These guns are instantly