AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE.

AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is a nice example of a popular Civil War import to both North and South. This rifle has 37-1/4″ bbl, fixed rear sight. This example is complete and orig, accompanied by orig bayonet, cleaning jag, and gun tool. 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 manufacturing date of 1860, is fitted with a fixed sight. Complete with original bayonet and tools.” This is a nice, complete, near “attic” condition example of a popular Confederate imported rifle. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered pitting. Wood is very good with some small nicks and dents. Accompanying tools match nicely with patina. Rifling in bore is very distinct though pitted. 4-31325 JS129 (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
	1050	$1,840.00	AUSTRIAN LORENZ RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is a nice example of a popular Civil War import to both North and South. This rifle has 37-1/4″ bbl, fixed rear sight. This example is complete and orig, accompanied by orig bayonet, cleaning jag, and gun tool. 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 manufacturing date of 1860, is fitted with a fixed sight. Complete with original bayonet and tools.” This is a nice, complete, near “attic” condition example of a popular Confederate imported rifle. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered pitting. Wood is very good with some small nicks and dents. Accompanying tools match nicely with patina. Rifling in bore is very distinct though pitted. 4-31325 JS129 (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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