Taylors & Company 1854 Lorenz 54 Cal, 37″ Barrel, Walnut Stock, 1rd

Conceived by the Austrian Lieutenant Joseph Lorenz, the rifle’s official production started in 1854, replacing the Augustin rifle among the Austrian troops, demonstrating from the very beginning, its supremacy over the former rifle. It was used in Italy during the second Independence War, as well as in the Balkans. It was then largely exported to America, equipping both the Union and the Confederate armies, becoming one of the most used rifles during the years of the Americn Civil War.

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Brand Taylors & Company

Category Black Powder Rifles

Series Lorenz Infantry II

Model 1854

Caliber 54 Cal

Stock Material Wood

Action Percussion

OAL 53″

Hand Right Hand

Sights Blade Front / Flip Style Rear

Barrel Finish White Steel

Twist 1:78.75″

Ignition Musket

Barrel Description Steel

Barrel Length 37″

Receiver Finish White Steel

Weight 9 lbs

Stock Finish Walnut