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It appears to be a cut down Springfield 1842 model, however the trigger guard is much thicker and a different design. Also, the barrel is "hex" or octagon and smooths out to be round. There are no markings except for the "ss" on the side.
 

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Its a Muster 1854 Type II Austro-Hungarian Army System Lorenz rifle that was "sporterised" following its sale as surplus after the Civil War. The lack of the Emperor's double headed eagle and date on the lock, and the lack of a cheek piece on the left side of the buttstock, indicates that it was one of the weapons produced by an Austrian arms contractor for export early in the Civil War.

Regards,
Don Dixon
 
Its a Muster 1854 Type II Austro-Hungarian Army System Lorenz rifle that was "sporterised" following its sale as surplus after the Civil War. The lack of the Emperor's double headed eagle and date on the lock, and the lack of a cheek piece on the left side of the buttstock, indicates that it was one of the weapons produced by an Austrian arms contractor for export early in the Civil War.

Regards,
Don Dixon


Thanks so much, Don! Spot on.
 
Welcome From THE Heart Of Dixie. Don is indeed spot on. $190 is a fair price. Most collectors really prefer the unaltered ones.
 
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