This is an exceptional example of a Manufacture Liegeoise D'Armes Model 1888 rifle. This Model was unsuccessfully submitted for the Belgium Government trials in 1888. The rejection of the rifle led to the adoption of the Mauser Model 1889 rifle. These rifles have an unusual straight pull bolt design. The bolt handle is mounted on top of the bolt and rotates to the rear to release and pull back the bolt, and then after loading, it is being pushed back forward and then rotated forward to lock the bolt. The bolt can be easily removed by pulling slightly upward after it is pulled back. It has an integral box magazine and a rotating safety mounted on the right side of the stock wrist. The left side of the receiver is marked "MANUFACTURE LIEGEOISE D'ARMES A FEU" and "SYSTEM ENGH BREVETE MODELE 1888" on the left side. Inverted "v" front sight and folding ladder rear sight absent of any graduation markings. The top of the bolt is marked with a "*/X" and a perron proof marks. The cleaning rod (included) is housed in a channel on the left side of the forearm. There is a bayonet lug on the underside of the front barrel band and a sling swivel on the rear barrel band. Blue finish with a bright bolt assembly, and casehardened rear sight and trigger. Mounted with a multi-point checkered one piece straight grip stock with a matching hand guard. The buttstock is fitted with a sling swivel and a smooth iron buttplate.

Excellent. The rifle retains 98% original blue finish with some light muzzle and high edge wear. There is some very light spotting on the left side of the magazine. The bolt assembly remains bright. The safety has a smooth gray patina. The rear sight has most of the original bright case colors and signs of some light cleaning on the lower front of the ladder. The rear barrel band is loose. The stock is also excellent with a few minor dings and nicks. The checkering is very crisp. The markings are clear. The action functions, but nothing stops the bolt from coming out during retraction. Needs work.