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FENIAN MARKED LG & Y 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
FENIAN MARKED LG & Y 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET.
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40". Blade front sight. Dual left folding rear sight. Lock has 1862 date, US eagle & "L.G.&Y WINDSOR-VT" markings. Bbl. & upper tang appear unmarked. Walnut stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivel. Tulip shaped ramrod present. Left stock flat has faint inspector's cartouche & a shamrock "IR" marking denoting ownership by the Fenian Brotherhood. The Fenian Brotherhood were an Irish nationalist movement who launched failed invasion of Canada in an attempt to gain Irish independence. CONDITION: sanded stock has a few chips, a a couple grain cracks on butt, scattered dings & handling wear. Lock assembly is mostly a dull gray patina w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Balance of metal is cleaned to bright w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Oxidized bore. (01-23448/MJC). ANTIQUE. $600-900.