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Austro-Hungarian Lorenz Infantry Musket |
Flintlock rifled musket,
made by Ferdinand Fruwirth, Austria
The manufacturer, Ferdinand Fruwirth's crest
M1854 Socket type Bayonet
In 1867 Steyr received the Austrian contract to convert 80,000 Lorenz muskets into breechloaders using the Wanzl System. Based on Steyr records, 70,000 weapons were converted. A trap-door type breech system containing the firing mechanism was installed. The original musket hammer was retained for activation of firing. A 14mm Wanzl rimfire cartridge was used.