Liegeoise 1888 Trials Rifle
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The Belgian Army held rifle trials in the late 1880s to choose a new infantry rifle, and the winner was the Model 1889 Belgian Mauser. Quite a few different guns were involved in the competition though, including this Engh-patent rifle made by Liegeoise. It's a pretty unusual bolt action that is definitely worth taking a closer look at!
20 Comments
@Nukle0n 11 years ago
Very sleek, great looking checkering. I wouldn't have been surprised if you told me this was a hunting rifle made for British lords or something.
@MegaEvoluzione 9 years ago
Just fucking wow. Even the cleaning rod is made in a way that actually decorates the rifle, whoever designed this was not just a brilliant engineer but also an artist.
I would never go to war with such a piece of fine art.
I would never go to war with such a piece of fine art.
@Lukegriz77 11 years ago
The rifle looks pristine, like it was hardly ever fired and perfectly preserved after the trials
@a.lampman2165 6 years ago
This is going to sound weird but I'm getting some real 1950s vibes from this thing. I think it's the curves on the bolt and the fact that it definitely does not like it's 130 years old (it's so clean and shiny). Also just the fact that it's so weird for its time period. I love it.
@shockwavecity 11 years ago
Beyond interesting, I think that thing is absolutely beautiful. The lines are very elegant for a battle rifle.
@phelimmcevoy5744 11 years ago
that is easily the best looking bolt action I have ever seen, smooth curved lines and high quality maple. when a rifle looks that good who cares if it isn't a mauser
@knockharder3554 11 years ago
Just a gorgeous rifle. Those lines and the bolt were just smooth and flowing. Kinda art deco in a way. Beautiful specimen.
@D3faulted1 11 years ago
The rifle has a neat futuristic look too it, hard to believe it is an 1888. The machine work and the lines on the gun are absolutely beautiful.
@anonymousaccordionist3326 6 years ago
4:06 This sentence here made me wonder what it would be like if Ian hosted the Slingshot Channel and Jörg hosted Forgotten Weapons.
@bobdawson2688 10 years ago
That thing has an almost art-deco feel to it, and is one of the most beautiful rifles I have ever seen. I'd love to own a modern version of it.
@luisecobian3691 11 years ago
Anyone else think this was a hunting rifle,it looks way to nice to be a military rifle
@anthonysantilo928 3 years ago
That bolt design is super interesting, I'd be interested to see if any other firearms ever used it
Liegeoise 1888 Trials Rifle
Forgotten Weapons
527,615 views
Patreon: ForgottenWeapons
The Belgian Army held rifle trials in the late 1880s to choose a new infantry rifle, and the winner was the Model 1889 Belgian Mauser. Quite a few different guns were involved in the competition though, including this Engh-patent rifle made by Liegeoise. It's a pretty unusual bolt action that is definitely worth taking a closer look at!