Old rifle-what is it?

geetarman · March 30, 2012, 01:09 PM

I was at the range today and someone brought in this old rifle and had no clue what it is. Neither do I.

I only had a camera phone so pictures are probably not real good.

The rifle does have a bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel a few inches from the muzzle.

The stock looks like it was hacked out by chisel. Very crude looking. The rifle does have a military type ladder rear sight.

The hammer is external and on the right side and the bolt is flipped up with the thumb. I have never seen anything like this.

Maybe you guys can help.

Geetarman.

geetarman · March 30, 2012, 01:10 PM

Two additional pics.

Romeo 33 Delta · March 30, 2012, 01:30 PM

WERNDL

I have both a M1867 (in your pics) and a M1867/77 which mounts the hammer on the INSIDE of the lock plate. A very interesting and unusual rifle to be sure.

geetarman · March 30, 2012, 01:44 PM

Thank you. I appreciate the help.

Geetarman

March 30, 2012, 01:30 PM	#3
Romeo 33 Delta Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 249	WERNDL I have both a M1867 (in your pics) and a M1867/77 which mounts the hammer on the INSIDE of the lock plate. A very interesting and unusual rifle to be sure. Last edited by Romeo 33 Delta; March 30, 2012 at 01:36 PM.

March 30, 2012, 01:44 PM	#4
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,354	Thank you. I appreciate the help. Geetarman