BELGIAN LIEGE MODEL
There were several models imported from Belgium and France all similar in appearance, with a backaction lock and massive percussion hammer,
but varying greatly in quality. Before the war, extensive manufacturing facilities located in France & Liege Belgum made numerous small arms.
many of these arms were based on earlier French designs which were becoming obsolete. This made available for sale a substantial number of small arms of
assorted patterns which the U.S.A. & C.S.A. were more than happy to purchase. The French model 1859 was on of the best imported arms. It was made in
France & Belgium in .577 caliber and was a first class arm. On the otherhand those manufactured in .69 & .71 caliber were not as well made or reliable.
Barrel length : 43 "
Total length : 56"
Weight : 9 lbs".
Caliber .57 - .69 -.71