Original U.S. Civil War Austrian M1854 Lorenz .54cal Percussion Rifle with Socket Bayonet - dated 1860 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly still showing the dark oxide

still showing the dark oxide top coat in many areas

The condition is quite nice with a solid leather sweatband

There are also markings stamped underneath the top flap

This is a collector opportunity that very likely won't come around more than once in a lifetime

Original U.S. Civil War Austrian M1854 Lorenz .54cal Percussion Rifle with Socket Bayonet - dated 1860 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly still showing the dark oxideOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a patinated and historically signifigant example of an Austrian M1854 Lorenz Percussion musket with bayonet, a weapon that was imported in massive numbers during the American Civil War and became one of the most important foreign arms used during the conflict. With U. S. purchases in excess of 250,000 and documented CS purchases of at least 100,000, it was the third most issued type of rifled musket, behind