Austrian rifle Werndl model 1867/77 calibre 11mm. Round barrel with frog marked St 79 and OE WG. Lock dated "868" and round body hammer. Iron fittings. Bedplate stamped "30 LW 238" (Landwehr) Barrel length: 77 cm. Overall length: 128 cm. A.B.E. (pierced snuffbox) With bayonet of non-commissioned officer to plates of wood (SF) OEWG.

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