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LG&Y Windsor Vermont 1861 Contract Musket

Original price was: $2,250.00.Current price is: $1,995.00.

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SKU: Stock 274 - S/N 1862 Category:

Description

Description:
Manufactured by Lamson, Goodnow & Yale of Windsor, Vermont, from 1862 to 1864 with approximately 50,000 produced. The lock plate is dated 1862 and marked with the eagle/U.S. motif followed by “L.G-GY./WINDSOR-VT” ahead of the hammer. The barrel is also dated 1862 and is stamped with “V/P/eagle head” proofs on the upper left flat with the letter “C” on the left flat. It has the correct bayonet lug/blade sight and a three leaf rear sight with the base marked with a small letter “A”. The bolster is stamped with an eagle/shield motif and the barrel bands are marked with the letter “U”. Smooth stock stamped with a faint cartouche on the left flat, two piece trigger guard marked with two small letter “G”s, and “US/A” marked buttplate tang. The right side of the buttstock is stamped with the numbers “17” and “36”. Included is the iron ramrod with tulip shaped end and wooden muzzle plug.
Rating Definition:
Fine. The rifle retains a bright appearance. The stock is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.

Stock No 274 S/N 1862

Additional information

Weight 5 kg

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