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L. G. & Y. MODEL 1861 US CONTRACT PERCUSSION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
L. G. & Y. MODEL 1861 US CONTRACT PERCUSSION
RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" rnd. Barleycorn front sight w/ 2 leaf rear sight. Bbl. dated 1863 at breech end. 1864 Dated lock marked "U.S. / L.G. & Y. / WINDSOR-Vt". Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Co. was a contract maker of Rifle-Muskets 1862-1864, total quantity 50,000. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings & tulip tipped steel ramrod. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: US marked socket bayonet w/ 18" triangular blade. CONDITION: cleaned metal is reacquiring a spotted tarnish. Sanded & refinished stock. Replacement nipple. Bore retains sound rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-19383/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.