Werndl M-1877 Carbine (Extra Corps Gewehr)
Interesting and very scarce Austro-Hungarian empire Werndl M.1877 carbine that was still used as a secondary weapon in World War One! Caliber: 11 x 36 mm rimmed. The M.1877 carbine is identical with the M.1867 carbine except for different calibration of the rear sight. While M.1877 rear sight is graduated to 1600 paces for a more powerful M.77 cartridge, the M.1867 rear sight is graduated only up to 600 paces for the older cartridge. The carbine features the modified and strengthened rotary-block breech design with side hammer. Developed from M.1867 action that was competing successfully in military trials with Remington Rolling Block. The carbine was made in 1868 (first year of production) as indicated by markings stamped on the lockplate. The maker "Ferd Fruwirth" is stamped on the breech and the lockplate is marked "Florian Schutz" over "868". Barrel marked with Imperial Eagle and "G. a". Regimental markings "13 TD" stamped on the top of buttplate. Very low serial number "34" stamped on the side of the receiver. Complete with a cleaning rod. Overall length: 39 inch. Barrel length: 21.5 inch. CONDITION: Very good plus. The carbine has polished steel finish with some uniform patina. Solid stock with very few handling marks, scratches and dings. The stock is in original finish. There is a small crack between the side plate and receiver. All the markings and number are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of the carbine are in fine condition with no obvious wear. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Action works fine. Superscarce Austro-Hungarian carbine from first production year!!!
Serial #: 34
