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AUSTRIAN WERNDL 1873/77 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
AUSTRIAN WERNDL 1873/77 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Cal. 11mm Werndl. NSN. Bbl. 33". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight graduated to 1200 Schritt. Lock has 1870 date. Receiver marked "WERNDL" & "A W". Rear of bbl. also marked "A W". Hardwood stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Slotted tip ramrod present. CONDITION: left stock flat has a thin crack ahead of lock, stock otherwise shows a few chips, scattered flaking arsenal finish, dings & handling wear. Bbl. & bands retain a high degree of arsenal rework blue w/ scattered areas turning gray & some light oxidation. Lock, action & bottom metal are mostly a dull gray patina w/ scattered oxidation. Good bright bore w/ some light pitting & oxidation but strong rifling. (01-23719/MJC). ANTIQUE. $500-800.