Steyr Austrian 18mm Kavalleriekarabiner M 1842 Tube Lock Rifled Cavalry Carbine. Sn - 22766 Muzzleloader None Rifle

This is an original Austrian Model 1842 18mm bore rifled Kavalleriekarabiner muzzle loading cavalry carbine. This tube lock was made under the System Augustin tube lock developed by Vincenz Augustin. The lock consists of a hinged vent cover on the breech a vertical hammer on it into which was inserted a tube primer. The hinged breech was closed and the hammer struck the vertical hammer on the breech block to fire the gun. The lock plate has a small inspection mark at its rear. The carbine measure 30 inches overall and is fitted with steel furniture. The carbine has a short 14 ½ inch rifled barrel with 13 well defined grooves which is clean with minor staining from use. The barrel has a block and blade foresight. The one piece wooden stock is in a nice condition with only mild old bruises. The left hand side of the stock has an integral cheekpiece is fitted with a saddle bar with two rings. There was no provision for a ramrod on the carbine, the ramrod being carried on two loops on the trooper's cartridge box strap and secured with a leather lanyard. Price includes UK delivery. NB as antique percussion rifle, no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 22766