Austrian Wanzl Trapdoor

I think Steppenwolf may have one. They were used for a short time by the Austrian army and were 57 caliber rimfire if my memory is correct. What was unusual compared to a Springfield is that the breach is locked by a rod attached to the hammer. When the hammer fell, the rod moved forward into a recess in the breach block

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I've seen the hole through the stock on several late percussion and early cartridge guns that were used on fishing boats for sealing on the east coast. I think they would tie a rope through the stock to keep from losing it overboard or as a rough sling. Looks like some sort of washer or hard object wore a ring around the hole on both sides.

Always wanted a wanzl :p How's the bore?
 
mooncoon
--thanks for the photo and explanation. It appears that mine is missing the locking rod and there is no sign of a rear sight ever being mounted

H Wally
-- there are signs of something round pressing/wearing the wood on both sides of the whole and yes she has a beautiful shiny bore thanks ☺
 
jpc said:
mooncoon
--thanks for the photo and explanation. It appears that mine is missing the locking rod and there is no sign of a rear sight ever being mounted
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the locking rod is not hard to make although I forget the details of how it fastens to the hammer. If you take the lock out and the barrel out, you will see the recess that the rod fits in

cheers mooncoon
 
mooncoon said:
the locking rod is not hard to make although I forget the details of how it fastens to the hammer. If you take the lock out and the barrel out, you will see the recess that the rod fits in

cheers mooncoon
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Thanks mooncoon

I will pull the lock and take a look

and thanks Green - information was appreciated

take care

jpc
 
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