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Whitney U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Percussion Rifle (1855) .58 Cal.
Guns International #: 101066705 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - US - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: BAY STATE GUN BUYERS
Company: Bay State Gun Buyers
Member Since: 1/24/13
First Name: BAY STATE
Last Name: GUN BUYERS
State: Massachusetts
Zip: 01583
Country: United States
Phone: (508) 835-5400
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 56
Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Mastercard, Visa
Description:
This U.S. Model 1841 Rifle was manufactured by the Whitney Arms Co., of New Haven, Connecticut in 1855. The rifle was subsequently modified by the U.S. Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia circa 1855-1856. The Harpers Ferry second style alteration consisted of the addition of a long range rear sight, brazing a one-inch saber bayonet lug with key on the right side of the barrel, replacing the original brass front barrel band with a shorter, double strap, barrel band. The rifle was subsequently re-bored to .58 caliber and had the original brass tip ramrod replaced with an iron, tulip head ramrod. The rifle has brass front barrel band, barrel band, side plate, trigger guard and distinctive over-sized patch box and flat buttplate. The rear sight base is graduated from "2" to "4" in hundred yard increments. The folding rear sight leaf is graduated form "5" to "10". The lock plate is stamped "1855/N.HAVEN" in small vertical letters behind the hammer. "E.WHITNEY/U.S." is stamped in front of the hammer in two lines. The barrel tang is dated "1855". The left side of the barrel is stamped "US / GW" behind the rear sight followed by the usual "V/P" proof and inspection marks. "US" is stamped on the heel of the buttplate behind the screw. The left stock flat is stamped with two oval, script, Ordnance inspection marks. The rifle is complete with a Civil War, black, bridle leather, rifle sling. The patch box contains a screw-driver/nipple wrench.
BBL: 33 inch
Stock: walnut
Caliber: 58 percussion
Finish: brown
Condition is Very good. The rifle barrel, lock and hammer are dark with original patina. No pitting. The barrel, lock and rear sight markings are sharp. The brass furniture has a dark patina and remain unpolished. The stock is in very good condition with moderate handling wear. There is a small “pin” on the underside of the fore-end area that does not appear to be a repair; No stock damage noted. The Ordnance inspection marks on the left flat are visible and legible. The original combination tool is in very good condition. This is a very good example of a scarce and important Harpers Ferry Arsenal Second Alteration U.S. Whitney1841 Rifle.
**** PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA AS PAYMENT OPTIONS (please note we charge a non-negotiable 3% CC fee) **** PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CONDITION Please know the legality of any weapon in your state before . If a gun can’t be transferred to you we will charge a 15% re-stocking fee. Also, we are a PART TIME business, Only in office Wednesday through Saturdays 10am-4pm. If you make an offer on Sunday-Tuesday we may not get back to you for 24+ hours, please send us an email with any questions, and we will do our best to get back in a timely manner. Thank You. We are not a shop open to the public, no private viewings. We stand behind our descriptions, and gladly take returns, however we know based on the descriptions given, you will not be disappointed. No Face To Face Transfers! Please note: Clicking "buy" does not guarantee that this gun is yours, However clicking “Buy” will reserve this gun for you, if it hasn’t been sold in store. We will try to do our best to remove the posts as efficiently as possible, but sometimes delays may ensue. “Buy” is your safest bet to reserve a gun. Also please add 6.25% MA state sales tax (if from MA) and 3% credit card shop courtesy fee. After Clicking “buy” we will need the following from you, via email before we ship. 1: A copy of your preferred FFL’s license via email () 2: Your preferred method of payment (If Credit card: 16 digit, MM/YY exp date, 3 digit code Plus billing address) 3: Your Shipping information/ Your preferred FFL’s Shipping information. You have 5 business days to arrange payments and ffl information to us. Any purchase not completed within this time frame will be cancelled, and the ad will be put back active online. Please before calling with concerns read these conditions and meet them accordingly.
Shipping is $50.00 USPS Priority
SOLD
Antique: Yes