Original Austrian Werndl Model 1867/1877 11x58R Carbine Dated 1886 Japanese Army if fairly used

if fairly used

these German "Y" Straps are very similar to those used by German Wehrmacht (Army) units

by Christian Cranmer

Features of note include a 41-inch barrel

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZB 178

Original Austrian Werndl Model 1867/1877 11x58R Carbine Dated 1886 Japanese Army if fairly usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1867 Werndl was a single shot breechloading rifle that the Austro Hungarian army adopted in 1867. It replaced the Wanzl breechloader conversion of the muzzle loading Lorenz rifle. Josef Werndl (18311889) and Karel Holub (18301903) designed and patented their design; Werndl later bought out all the rights. The Werndl rifle and carbine system was invented by KAREL HOLUB and named after the Director of the