Original Austro-Hungarian Model 1867 Werndl–Holub 11.15mm Rotary Breech Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock - Dated 1872 & 1873 Breda M-37 The side of the head

The side of the head bears manufacturer code  ЯR 1940

though the metal work is worn

and there is a bit of folding and/or crumpling to the red band from storage

with four leaf clovers and a lovely multi color paint job

which dates its manufacture to 1855

Original Austro-Hungarian Model 1867 Werndl–Holub 11.15mm Rotary Breech Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock - Dated 1872 & 1873 Breda M-37 The side of the headOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1867 Werndl Holub was a single shot breech loading rifle that the Austro Hungarian army adopted in 1867. It replaced the Wanzl breech loader conversion of the muzzle loading Lorenz rifle. Josef Werndl (1831 1889) and Karel Holub (1830 1903) designed and patented their design; Werndl later bought out all the rights. This wonderful example is fully functional, and in very good service used condition, with the