Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 14th December 2021

Lot 234

An Austrian flint lock musket converted from an M1854 Lorenz percussion rifle

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

An Austrian flint lock musket converted from an M1854 Lorenz percussion rifle, barrel 36.5 in., bored out smooth and with the back sight removed, lock with retro-fitted flint ignition components and retaining Austrian government acceptance mark on the plate, full stock with steel furniture, steel ram rod.

Originally a Austrian infantry rifle musket, this arm was converted at Liege for colonial use.