Lorenz M1854 rear sights?

[Haddockkl]

I have an original Lorenz musket marked 861 or 2 on the lock plate that family legend has it was carried in the war by a family member and it came home after. It has had about 18in of forend removed, and is missing the front two barrel bands, ramrod and rear sight. Can anyone tell me what the dovetail sizes were for the fixed and folding rear sights on these? I am throwing around the idea of restoring it to as close to its original appearance was and bring it back to full function.

 

[Don Dixon]

The base of the enblock (Type I) rear sight for the Muster 1854 System Lorenz rifle will be approximately .540 inches. The base for the long range (Type II) rear sight will be approximtately .820 to .860 inches. Remember, that these things were the product of semi-artisanal manufactuing technology by both Austro-Hungarian Army arsenals and government contractors and fit varies considerably.

Regards,
Don Dixon

 

[Haddockkl]

Thank you Mr. Dixon, the dovetail on mine measures in at about .52 so it looks like I need to source a fixed sight.