I agree!
Set 4611 is probably supposed to represent a fanciful "honour guard" for royalty or maybe even a president.
Many of the Caribbean and Latin American states had splendid uniforms that seemed to be somewhat like this figure. And, these uniforms were fairly modern. Modern enough for the rifle which looks a lot like a German Mauser (see illustration).
Even today's Spanish Guard in Seville wears a similar uniform (see illustration).
We sometimes forget that Playmobil is a toy. And, although it's a wonderful toy, it does not have to be historically accurate.
All the best,
Richard
That was my thinking, that it was a modern(ish) figure representing an Honour Guard, hence the old unifrom with mordern(ish)weapon. The Buckingham Palace Guards in London carry SA80s, the modern British assault rifle, not muskets as they would have when the uniform first appeared...
I was just wondering if anyone recognised the origin - the Spanish soldier looks a reasonable possibility.
The Mauser is a good match from the muzzle back to the trigger guard - the stock looks more like a Springfield M1903 (picture from Wikipedia).
However as you say, it's a toy and does not have to be historically accurate - in fact it's kind of amazing the detail they do get in, that we can even guess at the rifle's design.
Anyway, a jolly nice figure, and re-armed with flintlocks & bayonets would make a good Napoleonic unit.
