A smoothbore reproduction of the Type II Lorenz, a pattern used on both sides of the American Civil War.
Supplied in a non-firing state.
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Technical details Specifications & construction
Barrel37½ inches
Overall length54 inches
Weight8.5 pounds
The
seamless tempered barrels are made of polished gun steel (type
:BS970 no.080M40-
auto industry foundry)
and the breeches are tight.
As with all our
other muskets, the vent (connecting hole between nipple and inside of barrel) is not drilled (read details below) so we can ship easily to your door
throughout North America and to Europe and the UK.
Aside from that they
are exactly like
the originals.
A fine addition to any collection.
The story behind the pattern
History
American Civil War -
Austro-Prussian War - Second War of Italian Independence
Both the Union and the
Confederacy were desperate for firearms and they turned to Austria for
more. By the end of the American Civil War, Austria's Lorenz Rifle
was the third most used musket. In total the Union purchased over
two hundred thousand Lorenz rifles, while the Confederacy bought over
100,000 of them. In particular the Lorenz rifle saw heavy use in
the Western theatre of the war.
Invented by Austrian Lt Joseph Lorenz in
1854, the first model produced had a .54 calibre. Later this rifle
was bored out to .58 calibre and shipped to America. This
modification allowed the same size of ammunition to be used for all top
three muskets in the war: the Springfield, Enfield, and Lorenz.
Use of the Lorenz Rifle by both sides in the American Civil War.
This
smooth-bore version of the Lorenz musket.
The overall length is 54 inches
with a barrel length of 37 1/2 inches. The rifle weighs 8.5 lbs. The
barrel, lock and hardware are all polished steel just like the originals.
1854 Lorenz Rifle Musket
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with
your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the
shipping costs. It has to be returned in two weeks of receipt and be in its
original state (unaltered and unmodified).
Non-Firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets and pistols in a non-firing state for demonstration purposes. This allows us to comply with various local, state, national and international firearms regulations, along with shipping company policy restrictions. This means the product comes right to your doorstep. A certified gunsmith may decide to alter a musket or pistol to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. No need to remove the breech plug. We are not legally responsible for any changes from its present state. Please read our Conditions of Use and Legal Disclaimer. The customer is expected to be aware of the laws of their locality that govern products of this nature.
