The M1870 Belgian Comblain was a

falling-block A falling-block action (also known as a sliding-block or dropping-block action) is a single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the weapon and is actuated by a lever. Descri ...

rifle invented by Hubert-Joseph Comblain of

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, Belgium and produced in several variants known as the Belgian, Brazilian or Chilean Comblain. W.W Greener wrote in ''Modern breechloaders: sporting and military'' in 1871:Modern breechloaders: sporting and military
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Users

*: M1882 Belgian Comblain *:Given by Peru during the War of the Pacific *: M1873 Brazilian Comblain and Brazilian Comblain Carbine Model 92 *: M1874 Chilean Comblain *

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