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19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.
19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.

19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.

Lot Number:24
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Start Time:1/21/2022 5:00:00 AM
End Time:1/28/2022 12:03:50 AM
Bid Count:23
Winning Bidder Number:6801
Starting Bid:$3.00
Bid Increment:$5.00
Current Bid:$65.00
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19th century French Tabatiere rifle. Around 1870 the stocks were cut back and the barrels converted to become a shotgun. This conversion was conducted in Belgium, hence the Belgian proof marks. Many of these were sold to Africa. Markings on barrel includes "MP" with a crown (possibly Max Fliegenschmidt) and "ELG" with a star designating Belgian. No. 522. 50" long.

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