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AEDAustrian Model 1854 Civil War Import Jagerstutzen Rifle
About Seller
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 26, 2026
Edward Beyer’s panoramic view of Old Liberty (Bedford), VA; Edgefield SC stoneware; paintings by Robert Cottingham, Wolf Kahn, Nicolai Cikovsky, Thomas Sully, John Joseph Enneking, Robert Reid, Dana Pond, Willie Daniels, Alfred T Bricher, Colin Campbell Cooper; folk portraits; early 19th Century Charleston coin silver basket and silver by Tiffany, Gorham, Reed & Barton, and Kirk; Chinese export porcelain; a large collection of NC longrifles; American furniture including a Barnard Cermenati labeled mirror; Tiffany Favrile and Steuben Aurene glass, among others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
.54 caliber, 28 in. octagonal barrel, round for 4-1/4 in. at muzzle with barrel lug to accommodate a socket bayonet, blade front sight, with curved adjustable rear sight, encircled Belgian proof mark "E / LG / star" under rear sight on barrel flat, indiscernible markings to barrel flat at breech, lock plate marked with "..861.." and a stamped "Austrian Eagle" behind cock, two screw side plate, possible proof markings under butt stock between swivel and trigger guard, iron furniture, comb plate marked " VII L.V.I. / 7611", steel ramrod, 43-1/4 in overall
Provenance: From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
Note: These particular rifles were used extensively by Austrian light infantry units, specifically the Habsburg army units, proving to be very effective in forested and mountainous terrain they were imported during the civil war and and used in both the Union and Confederate armies.
- Provenance
From The Collections of Dr. George Waynick and Dr. Edward G. Hill Jr., Old Salem, North Carolina
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- Condition
patina and oxidation to metal components, handling wear to wooden stock throughout, missing front swivel, likely not original ramrod, initials carved into left side of stock, series of markings to left side of barrel flat above side plate, small split to front left forend, chip to wood behind tang, old 3 in. loss to wood at left side of stock above side plate, curved sliding rear sight absent, cock and trigger in working order Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
