Original Austro-Hungarian Model 1867 Werndl–Holub 11.15mm Rotary Breech Infantry Rifle - Dated 1868 US Civil War Wain-wright

Wain-wright

known as shagreen

however the red is retained quite well

Most of the three lines can still be made out

represented by King Edward VII

Original Austro-Hungarian Model 1867 Werndl–Holub 11.15mm Rotary Breech Infantry Rifle - Dated 1868 US Civil War Wain-wrightOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1867 Werndl Holub was a single shot breech loading rifle that the Austro Hungarian army adopted in 1867. It replaced the Wanzl breech loader conversion of the muzzle loading Lorenz rifle. Josef Werndl (1831 1889) and Karel Holub (1830 1903) designed and patented their design; Werndl later bought out all the rights. This is a very nice "attic fresh" example, stored for years and just recently come to light. It