A percussion conversion Austrian rifled cavalry carbine, sighted barrel 14 in., drum and nipple

A percussion conversion Austrian rifled cavalry carbine, sighted barrel 14 in., drum and nipple conversion from flintlock, flat lock with date mark for 1855 and spurious British Tower marks, stock with steel furniture including a double saddle ring mounted on a combined side plate and saddle bar. Section 58(2) - no licence required in the UK if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

Large number of this model was sold out of Austrian service to Union forces during the American Civil War. They later circulated in the commercial market and it seems that the 'Tower' marks were added by the Birmingham trade to increase their appeal.