An 1842 model Augustin "Kammerbuchse" dating: 1847 provenance: Austria, Round, r…

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An 1842 model Augustin "Kammerbuchse"

dating: 1847 provenance: Austria, Round, rifled barrel with octagonal breech (some pitting inside especially at the nozzle, rifling well marked along the entire length) provided with front sight and clutch for the bayonet, rear sight with foldaway leaves, remains of marks including "V", "4" and a sun. 18.1 mm. cal at the nozzle. Lock with Augustin system, plate dated "847" and with imperial marks. Well-working mechanism. Wooden full stock (handle with a break, well restored at the time of use) with remains of stamps. Brass mounts. Various screws with marks "20". Muzzle ring with hook for the bayonet. Iron ramrod with tip provided with opening. Butt stock with patchbox (the fixing tooth is missing). With "Haubajonett" bayonet, length: 72 [cm], with marking ".F" "W" and others at the handle.

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An 1842 model Augustin "Kammerbuchse"

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