However , the rifle was used to great success in the Prussian army in the Austro - Prussian war of 1866 .
The paper cartridge and the gun had numerous deficiencies ; specifically , serious problems with gas leaking .
The rifle was used to great success in the Prussian army in the Austro - Prussian war of 1866 .
The paper cartridge and the gun had numerous deficiencies ; specifically , serious problems with gas leaking .