Austrian Werndl breech-loading percussion rifle

An Austrian Werndl breech-loading percussion rifle, 19th century 33 1/2" barrel, with folding ladder sight and fixed foresight and levered breech block, the lockplate numbered '863', top flat of the barrel marked 'WW' and '68', with two swivel mounts (missing ramrod), 133cm long overall (wormed, heavily pitted to metal)

Condition Report
We do not pack and ship in-house. For condition, please see the photos - as seen there is significant corrosion and pitting. No further markings are visible beyond the number '683' to the lockplate and the WW / 68 factory markings, both also photographed. The barrel is rifled but the bore condition seems relatively poor. There may be some marks elsewhere but these are very difficult to discern due to the wear.

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