Original U.S. Civil War Belgian “Brazilian Contract” Light Minié Percussion Rifle in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - Serial 1954 Madsen LMG however this was not found

however this was not found on all examples

which are listed on the lid

It has very crisp

Engraved on the brass barrel:

possibly alongside USS Taylor as part of Task Force 13

Original U.S. Civil War Belgian “Brazilian Contract” Light Minié Percussion Rifle in Grade 2 "As Found" Condition - Serial 1954 Madsen LMG however this was not foundOriginal item: One of a Kind. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now