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Civil War Confederate M1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Civil War Confederate M1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifle
Offered for sale is a Confederate M1854 Austrian Lorenz .54 Cal Rifle. The rifle features patch box in the stock, 32" barrel, and sporterized stock. The Lorenz rifle was an Austrian rifle used in the mid 19th century. It was used in several European wars, and also featured prominently in the U.S. Civil War. The Lorenz rifle was the third most widely used rifle during the American Civil War. The Union recorded purchases of 226,924 and the Confederacy bought as many as 100,000. Confederate-bought Lorenz rifles saw heavy use in the Army of Tennessee in 1863-64, with many of them being issued to re-equip regiments captured at the siege of Vicksburg and later exchanged. The quality of Lorenz rifles during the Civil War was not consistent. Some were considered to be of the finest quality (particularly ones from the Vienna Arsenal), and were sometimes praised as being superior to the Enfield. The rifle is in fair condition, showing much wear on the stock and some pitting on the barrel. The sights are missing. The rifle is a antique and does not require FFL transfer or NICS background check. The overall length is 47 1/2"