Werndl Rifle

Infanteriegewehr Modell 1867, System Werndl/Holub - 11.15x42mmR

Infanteriegewehr Modell 1867/77, System Werndl/Holub - 11.15x58mmR

Extra-Korps Gewehr M1867/77, System Werndl/Holub - 11.2x36mmR

Infanteriegewehr Modell 1873/77, System Werndl/Holub - 11.15x58mmR

Karabiner Modell 1873/77, System Werndl/Holub - 11.15×58mmR

The Werndl Rifle is a series of Austro-Hungarian single-shot, breech-loading battle rifles, designed by Josef Werndl. The first model, the M1867 (also known as Werndl–Holub), replaced the outdated infantry Lorenz Model 1854 rifle. It was followed by the improved M1873 which in turn was followed by the modified M1873/77, which uses a more powerful cartridge. Most models were manufactured in several versions, including an infantry rifle, short rifle, and carbine.

Specifications

• Weight: 9-9.7 lb (4.1-4.43kg) (rifle); 7-7.1 lb (3.18-3.25 kg) (carbine)
• Length: 50-50.4 in (1,265-1,283 mm) (rifle); 39-39.3 in (990-1000 mm) (carbine)
• Barrel length: 33.3-33.7 in (838-855 mm) (rifle); 22.3-22.8 (566-580 mm) (carbine)
• Cartridge: 11.15x42mmR (M1867, M1873), 11.15x58mmR (M1867/77, M1873/77), 11.15x36mmR (M1877 Carbine)
• Action: Rotating drum bolt

The Werndl Rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

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Film

Title	Actor	Character	Notes	Date
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (Vynález zkázy)		French sailors	M1873/77	1958
The Leopard (Il gattopardo)		Garibaldi's volunteers	M1867	1963
On a Comet		French soldiers, Arab fighters	M1873/77	1966
Mark of Cain (Kainovo znamení)		Prussian soldiers	M1873/77	1989
Ludwig II		Bavarian police	M1873/77	2012
The Dark Valley	Clemens Schick	Luis Brenner	M1867/77 Carbine	2014
Brimstone	Guy Pearce	The Reverend	M1873/77 Carbine with sniper scope	2016

Televison

Title	Actor	Character	Notes / Episode	Date
Famous Brigands Stories: Václav Babinský		Soldiers	1th episode	1986
The Crown Prince		Austro-Hungarian soldiers	M1867 or M1873	2006
Madame Nobel	Perica Antov	The Princess' servant	M73/77 Carbine	2014
		Russian Cossacks and cavalry

Video Games

Title	Appears as	Mods	Notes	Date
Tannenberg	"Werndl M1873/77"			2019
Isonzo	"Werndl M1873/77"			2022