Original Belgian-Made Austrian M1854 Lorenz Percussion Short Rifle with Imitation British Markings MG 34 Ammo Storage Fledlaz stands for Feld Lazarett

Fledlaz stands for Feld Lazarett (Field Hospital 542) which was located on the Eastern front

marshalling yards at Hamm and Reims and airfields in Mesnil au Val and Berlin

one at the front which retains the feed block assembly and a longer one at the rear which carries the rear sight and provides access to the lock and other internal parts

Finally and most important the scabbard bears a magnificent nickel plated spread Eagle over Swas badge denoting the weapons use by the Don Cossacks

Original Belgian-Made Austrian M1854 Lorenz Percussion Short Rifle with Imitation British Markings MG 34 Ammo Storage Fledlaz stands for Feld LazarettOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Lorenz Percussion Rifle adopted in 1854 was conceived by Lieutenant JOSEPH LORENZ of the Austrian Army. Vast quantities were ordered, which completely overwhelmed Austro Hungarian production abilities, so great numbers were contracted to be made in Belgium. These would naturally be produced in the Belgian gunmaking city of Lige. Many of these then were converted to Wnzl Lorenz Breech Loading Rifles, based on the