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Great Looking 1852 Harpers Ferry Mississippi Rifle With Desirable Long Range Rear Sight
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This is a fine looking original "Mississippi" pattern rifle. This is officially known as the U.S. model 1841 rifle. They got their "Mississippi" nickname during the Mexican War when a regiment under the Command of Jefferson Davis of Mississippi used them with great effectiveness. They stand out from across the room because of all of the brass furniture they use. They have the classic brass patchbox, triggerguard, buttplate, barrel bands and even the tip of the ramrod has brass. This one has the manufacture date of 1852 on the lockplate to accompany the very desirable maker's mark of the famous armory at Harpers Ferry. During the production run at Harpers Ferry a total of 25,207 Model 1841 rifles would be produced between 1844 and 1855. Of those, nearly 9,000 would be altered at Harpers Ferry to accept bayonets and would receive new, long-range rear sights. This is one of those later alterations, which took place during fiscal years 1857-1859. According to Moller's research about 4,500 Harpers Ferry Model 1841 Rifles received this alteration, some being newly altered guns that were previously in their original configuration and others being re-alterations of previously modified rifles. He further notes that most of the Type III guns were bored out to .58 caliber, with only about 25% remaining in .54 caliber, like this rifle. This is a scarce variation on the Type III Harpers Ferry altered 1841 Rifle in .54 caliber. They are considered by many people, including myself to be one of the most attractive weapons in U.S. military history. The action of the lock works superbly on all positions. All of the brass parts have an attractive look with a mustard color patina. This is the style that was Converted at Harpers Ferry. The barrel is full length and you can see the correct inspector marks at the breech to go along with the 1850 production date. On the front side of the barrel you can see the "WCK" inspector stamp which are the initials of William C. Kirby. Kirby inspected for Harpers Ferry which was also his hometown. Inside the bore you can still clearly see the lands and grooves all the way down. The rear sight is intact and is the desirable one that has the long range leaf sight pattern. The sling swivels are both present and original to the gun. The ramrod in the channel underneath the barrel is original and is in superb shape with the threads still on the back side. It is the correct iron tipped version that was used after 1855. The stock on this gun has a rich look with a fine grain to the walnut. On the flat of the stock opposite of the lockplate it has the inspector cartouche stamps. It is the matching and correct "WCK" for William Kirby. This is where the government inspector approved the weapon for military use. This is a great looking "Mississippi" rifle from the famous Harpers Ferry Arsenal.

Item #: C3787
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
Your Price:$3,750.00 USD
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