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Lot 224: Fenian Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" 1863 Rifle-Musk

Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" Model 1863 Rifle-Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 224: Fenian Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" 1863 Rifle-Musk

Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" Model 1863 Rifle-Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Fenian Brotherhood Inspected Alfred Jenks & Son "Bridesburg" Model 1863 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Bridesburg
Model: 1863
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1906
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

These rifle-muskets were famously used in the Fenian raids on Canada after the Civil War. "IN" marked left stock flat, indicating ownership by the Fenian Brotherhood. "1863" dated lock, illegible partial date on barrel.

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