M1854 Austrian Lorenz W/ "OHIO" Surcharge

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The 1854 Austrian Lorenz was one of the most commonly imported muskets on both sides of the Civil War. But, while these weapons were very heavily used in America, they were also used extensively on the European battlefield. So how is the modern collector to know if a Lorenz was imported to North American in 1862 or in 1962? Well, for a majority of guns, one can never tell for sure. But, this particular Lorenz has a very specific tell that proves it to be a legitimate Civil War relic: it is marked in two places with the word "OHIO" indicating that it was purchased by the state for militia troops early in the war. These state marked guns are extremely rare, and Ohio is one of only a few states to "surcharge stamp" their muskets.

This Lorenz is in great shape, and is 100% original with no replacement parts. The lock is brown in color with some areas of textured patina. The hammer holds solid on both full and half cock.

The stock is very sound with no major cracks or splits - a rare feature among beech wood stocked guns. There is some minor burn-out behind the hammer. The "OHIO" stamps in the wrist and the lock panel are both legible and crisp.

The barrel is full length with a textured patina that matches the lock. Both front and rear sights are intact and unmodified; although the leaf of the rear sight is missing. The bore is dark with some traces of faint rifling. The ramrod is full length.

This is a true Civil War Import; an honest Lorenz that's "seen the elephant". All for a price that's on par with what a reproduction costs!

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