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Civil War percussion musket and bayonet of Belgian origin, descended in Duke family who were locat

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Civil War percussion musket and bayonet of  Belgian origin, descended in Duke family who  were locat
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Civil War percussion musket and bayonet of Belgian origin, descended in Duke family who were located in Virginia at the time of the Civil War; and the family history is traced through genealogy to Medina, OH, where it was sold to a prominent collector in the 1980s. The musket is approximately .70 cal. rifled with long range rear sight; the left side of the breech is marked "1845" and shows LF proof with crown, and the stock shows a 1845cartouche with crown over "W", and the initials "GE" and "JL" in a circular device located at the rear of the right side of stock. Of the type intended for shipboard use, which inspired our Plymouth Navy Rifle. The arm shows a deep brown patina, moderate rust and erosion, good wood, slightly heavy pitting on butt, the nipple was removed long ago; the action is good and a matching bayonet is included. With original loadingrod. Uncleaned and untouched right out of the attic conditions. With extensive documentation as to the Duke family. Est.: $750-$1,500