Austrian hunting rifle specimen 1862 (Lorenz) with bayonet
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version with small viewfinder (up to 1000 steps), bed for ramrod in rail hand guard, but ramrod is missing, barrel marked BENTZ (manufacturer from Vienna). Calibre 13.9 mm, length 110 cm, Austria sconced sword bayonet specimen 1854, marked with a star and unit marking (1.2./141), length 71.5 cm (Do)
The original specimen 1862 hunting rifles did not have a ramrod bed (the ramrod was worn separately), shortly before the war in 1866, battalion riflemen were ordered to drill an opening for the ramrod in the rail hand guard, but this modification was carried out only in some battalions.
28.11.2015 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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CZK 17,000.-
- Estimate:
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CZK 25,000.-
- Starting bid:
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CZK 17,000.-
Austrian hunting rifle specimen 1862 (Lorenz) with bayonet
version with small viewfinder (up to 1000 steps), bed for ramrod in rail hand guard, but ramrod is missing, barrel marked BENTZ (manufacturer from Vienna). Calibre 13.9 mm, length 110 cm, Austria sconced sword bayonet specimen 1854, marked with a star and unit marking (1.2./141), length 71.5 cm (Do)
The original specimen 1862 hunting rifles did not have a ramrod bed (the ramrod was worn separately), shortly before the war in 1866, battalion riflemen were ordered to drill an opening for the ramrod in the rail hand guard, but this modification was carried out only in some battalions.
| Auction: | Art and Antiques |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 28.11.2015 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Hotel Marriott, Prague |
| Exhibition: | 21.11. - 28.11.2015 |
** Purchase price excl. buyer's premium and VAT
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