Austrian bayonet for Lorenz Model 1854 rifle and Wanzl Model 1862 and 1867 rifles, 19th century. Inventory number 27953-52R.
Blade of quadrangular section, socket with an atypical fixing system with a helical slot, in use in Austria and Bavaria, but displaying here the typical Austrian regimental markings located at the elbow. Square-shaped guard. With typical Austrian control acceptance stamps.
Total length: 559 mm
Socket diameter: 19 mm
Socket length: 79 mm
Austro-Hungarian Empire.
19th century.
Very good condition.
The Lorenz rifles manufactured in Austria between 1854 and 1867 were used during the American Civil War (1861-1865), with 225,000 by the Union and 100,000 by the Confederacy, as well as during the Austro-Prussian War (1866).
Reference :
27953-52R