Thousands of these were imported by the Union during the Civil War and were mainly used in the Western Theater by troops from the Midwest. Some were probably captured and put to use by Confederate troops. This rifle has "T.W." on the barrel, breech, bolster, and lock as well as "C.S.A." on the latter in addition to the usual Austrian markings. It has a blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight with 300, 400, and 500 yard peeps and a top notch; and a beech stock without a cheek piece and with mostly brass furniture.