Austrian rifled percussion rifle system Augustin model 1844. Round barrel, with sides with the thunder, punched. Flat body lock and round body hammer. System with percussion and capsule of fulminate. Fittings out of brass. Walnut stock with cheekpiece and drawer. Cheek engraved "Fucile antico austriaca preso nel Castello di S Floriano (Gorizia) 9 Luglio 1915" (Old Austrian rifle taken in the castle of San Floriano (Gorizia) on July 9, 1915) Iron rod. Length barrel: 84 cm. Total length: 122 cm. A.B.E. (tiny little insect hole) With its saber bayonet with socket without ferrule (Lg: 71 cm).

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