#2158 • Rare Antique Austrian Wanzl-Lorenz Breech-loading Conversion Rifle

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

Starting at $250.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

.574 bore rim fire, 25 1/2" octagon bbl with turned round 4 1/4" section of muzzle, SN 18474 (circa 1860s) fair bore, left side of barrel marked with faint partial Austrian spread phoenix proof and LW, rear sight missing the adjustable blade with a small concave area of the barrel showing sight graduations, spring loaded breech block hinges upward similar to an Allin conversion, top of rear tang marked TH SEDERAL (a well known firearms maker form Austria during the 19th century) strong lock holds half and full cock, barrel held via 2 steel wedge keys, steel trigger guard, ramrod, ramrod pipe, sling loops and but plate marked on top tang XL.V.D over F7047, woodstock shows average handing with missing forearm nose piece, small cracks at forearm nose, and lock bolster, with chips around edges of lock plate, dents, and scratches. 13 3/8" LOP, 7 lb trigger pull. Good condition.