AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE.

AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE. SN NSN. This Austrian Lorenz rifle is complete and in near “attic” condition. It comes complete with adjustable rear sight. Use of adjustable rear sight is a more scarce variant of these Austrian import rifles. Traces of orig finish on bbl around breech. It shows little use. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states: “Probably second only to British Enfields in the number of arms imported to the Confederacy was the Austrian Lorenz Model 1854 rifle. This example, with lockplate marked ‘860’ indicating a date of manufacture of 1860, is fitted with a folding leaf sight. Complete with original bayonet and tools”. You are bidding on a fine example of a popular, imported rifle of the Civil War, complete with cleaning jag, gun tool, and matching bayonet. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/brown with some areas of scattered staining and light pitting. Lock is gray and smooth. Other metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Stock retains some orig finish with fairly sharp edges. 4″ hairline crack in buttstock does not affect aesthetics. Rifling in bore is very good, though pitted. 4-31324 JS130 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1049	$1,725.00	AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE. SN NSN. This Austrian Lorenz rifle is complete and in near “attic” condition. It comes complete with adjustable rear sight. Use of adjustable rear sight is a more scarce variant of these Austrian import rifles. Traces of orig finish on bbl around breech. It shows little use. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states: “Probably second only to British Enfields in the number of arms imported to the Confederacy was the Austrian Lorenz Model 1854 rifle. This example, with lockplate marked ‘860’ indicating a date of manufacture of 1860, is fitted with a folding leaf sight. Complete with original bayonet and tools”. You are bidding on a fine example of a popular, imported rifle of the Civil War, complete with cleaning jag, gun tool, and matching bayonet. CONDITION: Bbl is gray/brown with some areas of scattered staining and light pitting. Lock is gray and smooth. Other metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Stock retains some orig finish with fairly sharp edges. 4″ hairline crack in buttstock does not affect aesthetics. Rifling in bore is very good, though pitted. 4-31324 JS130 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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