The Fenian Brotherhood modernized their arsenal by converting muzzle-loading muskets into breech-loading rifles using the Needham system. This conversion featured a side-pivoting breech, an integrated extractor, and a hammer-locking mechanism for safety. These rifles were notably used in the Fenian attempts to invade Canada in the 19th century.
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