Guns International #: 103099294
Seller's Inventory #: AVAILABLE IF PICTURED
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Guns International #: 103099294
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Percussion
Antique 1854 LORENZ .54 CAL CIVIL WAR RIFLE MFG. 1863 EXCEPTIONAL
Description: ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MODEL 1854 LORENZ CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION RIFLE DATED 1863. 37 1/2" BARREL, STRONG BRIGHT BORE. ORIGINAL METAL SURFACES WITH LETTER & NUMBER MARKINGS ON LOCK PLATE 863 (1863) WITH AUSTRIAN EAGLE, BARREL BANDS, RAMROD WITH CORRECT TREADED END, BARREL PROOF MARKS, BLOCK SIGHT, SOME SCREWS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE BUTT PLATE IS MARKED, "22. 17. 24." (INDICATING 22nd INFANTRY REGIMENT - 17th COMPANY - RIFLE NUMBER 24. THIS RIFLE HAS THE CORRECT DETAILS OF SOUTHERN RIFLES ISSUED TO THE ARMY OF TENNESSEE 1863-1865 AND OTHERS. BOTH THE SOUTH & NORTH HAD THESE AND WERE THE 3rd MOST USED RIFLE IN THE CONFLICT. STOCK IS HIGH FIGURE BEECH WOOD AND IN GREAT CONDITION WITH GOOD EDGES, MINIMAL TO NO HANDLING MARKS, NO CRACKS or CHIPS EVEN THE RAMROD CHANNEL IS CHIP FREE. THE STOCK APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED AT SOME POINT ? THE METAL SURFACES ARE A SMOOTH BROWNISH PATINA SHOWING CRISP MARKINGS, THE ONLY PITTING IS AROUND NIPPLE AREA AND IS VERY LIGHT. LOCK FUNCTIONS EXCELLENT CRISP, ROBUST WITH 2 CLICK HAMMER. RECENTLY FOUND IN A FLORIDA ESTATE. THERE IS LOTS OF INFORMATION TO SORT THROUGH ON THE INTERNET YOU MAY BE ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THIS RIFLE IS ACTUALLY SOUTHERN AS I EXPECT IT MIGHT BE. YOUR KNOWLEDGE PREVAILS. QUESTIONS or ADDITIONAL PICS JUST ASK. THE ESTATE SAID SERIOUS OFFERS WOULD BE CONSIDERED. "NO FLUFF JUST FAIRLY PRICED STUFF" $60.00 S&H DIRECT TO YOU LOWER 48 NO LICENSE NEEDED. $100.00 INSURANCE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSURANCE IF WANTED IS EXTRA. Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .54 Manufacturer: LORENZ Model: 1854 Barrel Length: 37 1/2 Bore Info: DISTINCT RIFLING Chambers: CLEAR & SHOOTABLE Condition: FINE PLUS Metal Condition: ORIGINAL Wood Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: VERY GOOD Barrel Type: OCTAGON/ROUND Action: CRISP & TIGHT Stock: FIGURAL BEECH Finish: EXCELLENT Weight: 8 lb 10 oz Sights: ORIGINAL Manufacture Date: DATED 1863 Price: POR Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103099294
Seller's Inventory #: AVAILABLE IF PICTURED
Guns International #: 103099294
Seller's Inventory #: AVAILABLE IF PICTURED