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Harpers Ferry Model 1841 US .54 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Harpers Ferry Model 1841 US .54 Cal NVSN
'Mississippi Rifle' Early U.S. military muzzle loading percussion rifle chambered for .54 caliber ammunition, manufactured circa 1848. The model 1841 received it's nicknamed from the Mississippi Regiment who had great success with the rifle during the Mexican War. Features a browned 33" barrel, brass blade front sight, dovetailed rear sight with 'v' notch, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, steel ram rod with brass trumpet shaped tip, sling swivels, brass furniture, and smooth walnut straight grip shoulder stock with brass buttplate & patch box. The lock is marked [Eagle/Crossed Arrows]/"U.S." & "HARPERS/FERRY/1848", the stock is stamped with two visible cartouches that this describer cannot identify and the buttplate is stamped "U" and what appears to be an "F". Small inspector marks have also been observed such as a "C" on the front barrel band and "H" on the barrel. The iron surfaces display a mottled aged grey/brown patina and the brass furniture displays a lovely aged patina. The barrel was altered to accept a bayonet at some time and has filled in holes on the right side of the at 1.5" & 3" from the muzzle. Action is sound, the bore appears excellent and the wood stock is near fine. Condition is near NRA Fine. ***Antique Firearm***