This Model 1842 Austrian carbine is in very good condition. Originally known as a “tube lock’ carbine, these short arms were altered to percussion after 1854 and many saw service in the American Civil War as agents for both sides sought them out in Europe and sent many carbines home for use.

Carbine measures 29.75 inches long overall and features a heavy, one-piece wood stock. There are no visible markings on the wood but it does have a raised cheek piece on the left side. There are no repairs or breaks.   Carbine also has a two-piece sling ring with a bar secured to the left side of stock.  All metal furniture is iron and is semi-bright with light mottling. Barrel is 14.50 inches long and secures to the stock with one large barrel band.  Both the rear sight and front sight are present. Lock plate is marked “852” forward of the hammer while the top of the barrel near the breech is stamped with an “853.”  The left barrel flat is stamped twice with “*87” and once with an upside down “854.”This area also has a proof mark of “G.” The barrel is .71 caliber and is strongly rifled. The iron butt plate is marked with two or three different rack numbers.

This is essentially an imported hand-held cannon that saw service in conflict, even possibly in the Civil War.

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