Hammer

£230

Carbine - a scarce Austrian 11mm Werndl 1873/77 Extra-Korps Gewehr carbine No 9230D. OEWG made 1881, made OEWG Steyr 1881. German style steel butt disc, Imperial Austrian issue for cavalry and specialist troops. The M1873 with the hammer inside the lockplate is very seldom seen, more normally seen in M1867 configuration with the external hammer. Hammer has been repaired, breech marked "OEWG" and "St81", ladder rear sight, back action lock, old stock repair to wrist, no ramrod. Metal work in GC with clear markings. Stock with some repair and refinishing, service wear overall. An interesting carbine used in WW1 by rear echelon troops. Obsolete Calibre, No Licence Required.