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Marriage of Mississippi Percussion Rifle .57 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Marriage of Mississippi Percussion Rifle .57 Cal
Interestingly comprised percussion rifle with Springfield lock, probable confederate arsenal or southern gunsmith for war effort, chambered in .57 caliber, circa 1800's. Features a 33" round iron barrel, brass blade front sight, dovetail rear sight, brass barrel bands, threaded iron ram rod with brass tip, brass side plate & triggerguard marked "B", U.S. marked brass butt plate, brass patch box, sling swivels, older Springfield lock, iron hammer and a one piece walnut straight grip shoulder stock. Barrel is marked "US", "NWP" & "P" with the tang dated 1844. Lock is clearly marked "810" believed to be '1810' with the first number appearing to have been cut-off, also stamped with a primitive Springfield eagle holding a single arrow over 'Springfield' and a faintly visible "US". Lock appears to have been modified to accept the barrel which is on this rifle. Hammer has a slimmer profile that those typically seem on Springfield rifles. Barrel shows light/moderate pitting, lock shows dark spots around it's edges, brass shows little patina but is in very good condition and wood shows old repairs but is in good condition. Action works well. Overall condition is good as antique.
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