F.J. Malherbe

[RSMorris]

Won this lock in a eBay auction last night. All I really know about it, is it Belgian from the Civil War era possibly imported during the war.

Anyone know more? These are the eBay pics.

Thanks

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

This is from a Saxon M1851 or M1857 Rifle-Musket.

 

[RSMorris]

This is from a Saxon M1851 or M1857 Rifle-Musket.

Thank you, will look into those…

 

[tankredi]

The stamp reads actually PJ Malherbe.
The Malherbe family was a well known producer of weapons in Belgium.

Some info on PJ Malherbe can be found here:

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Complete overview on Belgian gunsmiths:

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[RSMorris]

The stamp reads actually PJ Malherbe.
The Malherbe family was a well known producer of weapons in Belgium.

Some info on PJ Malherbe can be found here:

Nouvelle page 0

Complete overview on Belgian gunsmiths:

Nouvelle page 0

Thank you very much. Will read through it all today.

 

[RSMorris]

Finally arrived. Serial number 347 or maybe 11347? All the bits & pieces are the number 47. Need to get it cleaned up to find more stamps.

 

[RSMorris]

I give up trying to get dialog going on this site.

 

[milhistbuff1]

Finally arrived. Serial number 347 or maybe 11347? All the bits & pieces are the number 47. Need to get it cleaned up to find more stamps.

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The consistent stamping is a good sign, lovely piece of history there.

 

[MarkTK36thIL]

Do you have Firearms from Europe?

 

[JackADriscoll]

Outstanding M-1851 Saxon Rifle

Outstanding M 1851 Saxon Rifle

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[RSMorris]

Do you have Firearms from Europe?

Yes the first edition.

 

[tankredi]

Some pictures of a Malherbe rifle I used to own.
Copy of the French m.1857.
The breech screw had a left-hand thread.

 

[RSMorris]

Some pictures of a Malherbe rifle I used to own.
Copy of the French m.1857.
The breech screw had a left-hand thread.

Do you remember what the number was on the inside of the lock?

 

[tankredi]

Do you remember what the number was on the inside of the lock?

Unfortunately I don't remember.

 

[RSMorris]

Unfortunately I don't remember.

Thanks...