Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1866 - Serial TT957 Percusion Muskets Major Jack Catton

Major Jack Catton

This example has a data plate that reads:

This particular pair of flintlock pistols are typical of those carried by one of Napoleon Bonaparte's officers

there is some moth damage to rear of collar under the Bearskin helmet

Overall condition is very good with a tight action

Original Portuguese Kropatschek M.1886 Infantry Rifle made by ŒWG Steyr dated 1866 - Serial TT957 Percusion Muskets Major Jack CattonOriginal Item: One one Available. In 1886 ALFRED VON KROPATSCHEK designed an 8mm rimmed cartridge rifle that became the fore runner to the French LEBEL. Known as the 1886 Kropatschek Rifle it's big customer was PORTUGAL. Production lasted from 1886 until 1898, however many saw service in the First World War and later in the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's. Kropatschek's rifles used a tubular magazine (constructed of nickel plated steel) of his design,