AUSTRIAN M1842 PERCUSSION MUZZLE LOADING CARBINE

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Item Code: 173-2150

Presented is a Model 1842 Austrian carbine in good plus condition. Carbine, also called the ‘Kammer-Karabiner,’ features a huge.75 caliber barrel that is rifled with twelve lands and grooves. Originally known as a “tube lock’ carbine, these short arms were altered to percussion after 1854 and many saw service in the American Civil War as agents for both sides sought them out in Europe and sent many carbines home for use.

Carbine measures 30” long overall and features a heavy, one-piece stock, possibly sap wood. Stock is marked with a high cheek piece on the left side. Stock shows wear and has a coating of old varnish and appears to never been cleaned. On the left side of stock carbine has a sling bar with an integral saddle ring hole. All gunmetal wears a moderate surface of hard rust pitting and exhibits a dark brown colored patina. 14½” long barrel secures to the stock with one large barrel band. Barrel top breech marked with “FREDFURWORTH.” Left facet area marked “9 U D E 14 / 53.” Bore shows strong land and grooves, but has pitting and oxidation. Crude notch rear sight on breech and its original blade front sight. Hammer and lockplate are void of any markings. Bolster missing nipple. Mechanics strong and crisp. An imported, hand-held cannon that saw service in the Civil War and possibly even CS use.

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