Another riddle

corrado26 · 16th July 2022, 04:55 PM

This is no ordnance rifle of the Austrian army. The differences are too much, see the fotos of the original 1854 rifle. I think it is a rifle ordered on a private base for use in a shooting association (Schützenverein).

cel7 · 21st July 2022, 11:54 PM

Thanks for your explanation!

Bayowolf · 5th August 2022, 05:57 PM

I agree that a shooting association is likely. But it is based on the M1842 Jager rifle, rather than the Lorenz. Note the Laukart style of spring catch for the sword/socket bayonet that was only used for a short time in the late 30s through early 40s.

cel7 · 6th August 2022, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bayowolf

I agree that a shooting association is likely. But it is based on the M1842 Jager rifle, rather than the Lorenz. Note the Laukart style of spring catch for the sword/socket bayonet that was only used for a short time in the late 30s through early 40s.

Thanks for the info! I had never heard of the laukart spring catch before so happy with this new info!

16th July 2022, 04:55 PM	#1
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,241	This is no ordnance rifle of the Austrian army. The differences are too much, see the fotos of the original 1854 rifle. I think it is a rifle ordered on a private base for use in a shooting association (Schützenverein). Attached Images

5th August 2022, 05:57 PM	#3
Bayowolf Member Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 21	Austrian rifle I agree that a shooting association is likely. But it is based on the M1842 Jager rifle, rather than the Lorenz. Note the Laukart style of spring catch for the sword/socket bayonet that was only used for a short time in the late 30s through early 40s.

21st July 2022, 11:54 PM	#2
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 162	Thanks for your explanation!