Created by the Fenian Brotherhood for their effort to invade Canada in hope of liberating Ireland, circa 1870: altering surplus Model 1861/63; "Bridesburg," rifle with addition of unique side-opening breechblock, manufactured at a secret factory in Trenton, NJ; .58 caliber; the barrel, 37 in. L; leather shoulder strap of the period; lock plate with standard Bridesburg markings, dated 1864; each barrel band marked with the letter "U"; 56 in. L, overall
Provenance: From The Estate of Timothy Lee App, Baltimore, MD

Appears to be in working order. Fair overall condition; numerous old dings to stock; light tarnish to metal fixtures. This lot is an antique firearm and is a final sale sold ?AS-IS.? Alex Cooper makes no representation or warranty as to its condition, performance, functionality, quality, attribution, genuineness, authenticity, and/or value