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Austrian Weapons

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Austrian Lorenz RamrodLORENZRMR1Austrian Lorenz Ramrod$60.00In stockPotsdam Musket front brass barrel bandPOTFBB1Potsdam Musket front brass barrel band$30.00In stock1809 Potsdam musket nippl1809 Potsdam musket nippl$10.00In stockAustrian Werndl 1867/1877,1873 cleaning rodWENCLR1Austrian Werndl 1867/1877,1873 cleaning rod$40.00In stock
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Variants

No variants are recorded for the Austrian Weapons yet. Where an arm went through successive patterns, each gets its own entry here — the differences between them are usually what decides whether a part fits.

Every part of the Austrian Weapons

20 part types covered, 4 in stock.

Austrian Weapons Band SpringsAustrian Weapons Band Springs1 documentedAustrian Weapons Barrel BandsAustrian Weapons Barrel Bands1 documentedAustrian Weapons Bayonet LugAustrian Weapons Bayonet Lug1 documentedAustrian Weapons ButtplateAustrian Weapons Buttplate1 documentedAustrian Weapons ButtstockAustrian Weapons Buttstock1 documentedAustrian Weapons CartoucheAustrian Weapons Cartouche1 documentedAustrian Weapons ForestockAustrian Weapons Forestock1 documentedAustrian Weapons Front SightAustrian Weapons Front Sight1 documentedAustrian Weapons NosecapAustrian Weapons Nosecap1 documentedAustrian Weapons PatchboxAustrian Weapons Patchbox1 documentedAustrian Weapons RamrodAustrian Weapons Ramrod2 in stock · 1 documentedAustrian Weapons Ramrod PipesAustrian Weapons Ramrod Pipes1 documentedAustrian Weapons Ramrod SpoonAustrian Weapons Ramrod Spoon1 documentedAustrian Weapons Rear SightAustrian Weapons Rear Sight1 documentedAustrian Weapons Side ScrewsAustrian Weapons Side Screws1 documentedAustrian Weapons SideplateAustrian Weapons Sideplate1 documentedAustrian Weapons Sling SwivelsAustrian Weapons Sling Swivels1 documentedAustrian Weapons TriggerAustrian Weapons Trigger1 documentedAustrian Weapons Trigger GuardAustrian Weapons Trigger Guard1 documentedAustrian Weapons Trigger PlateAustrian Weapons Trigger Plate1 documented

How it comes apart

Complete parts breakdown

20 components

Grouped the way the arm comes apart, and listed whether or not one is currently for sale.

Stock & Furniture

16 parts
  • Band Springs

    Retain the barrel bands in position.

  • Barrel Bands

    Secure the barrel to the stock. Band count and style are major identification features.

  • Buttplate

    Protects the rear of the buttstock. Tang length and shape are dating features.

  • Buttstock

    The rear portion of the stock, against the shoulder.

  • Forestock

    The forward portion of the stock under the barrel.

  • Nosecap

    Caps the forestock; sometimes doubles as a bayonet lug mount.

  • Patchbox

    Compartment in the buttstock. Common on American long rifles and the Mississippi family.

  • Ramrod

    Seats the charge in a muzzleloader and cleans the bore.

  • Ramrod Pipes

    Retain the ramrod beneath the barrel.

  • Ramrod Spoon

    The ramrod head. Its shape distinguishes period and model.

  • Side Screws

    Pass through the stock to secure the lock.

  • Sideplate

    Sits opposite the lock on two-piece-stocked arms.

  • Sling Swivels

    Attachment points for the sling.

  • Trigger

    Releases the sear.

  • Trigger Guard

    Protects the trigger; often integral with the trigger plate.

  • Trigger Plate

    Mounts the trigger inside the stock.

Sights & Markings

4 parts
  • Bayonet Lug

    Mounts the bayonet to the muzzle end.

  • Cartouche

    Inspector's stamp in the stock. A key identification and valuation feature.

  • Front Sight

    Forward aiming reference, often integral with a base or block.

  • Rear Sight

    Ladder sights on breechloaders; block-and-notch on muskets.

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