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E. Whitney 1851 Mississippi 54 CaL Rifle
Guns International #: 101167778 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Whitney Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: duncansgunworks
Company: Duncan's Gunworks
Member Since: 3/20/12
First Name: Cathy
Last Name: Duncan
State: California
Zip: 92078
Country: United States
Phone: (760) 727-0515
Fax: (760) 591-9245
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 17
Total Number of Listings: 152
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
UPS only - Buyer pays shipping cost.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover - No personal checks!
Description:
EXTREMELY FINE WHITNEY, MISSISSIPPI RIFLE RETAINING MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL BROWN ON BARREL. NSN. Cal. 54. 33" round bbl. with brass mounts. Standard configuration. The lock plate is roll-stamped "N.HAVEN/1850" in two vertical lines behind the hammer and "E. WHITNEY/US" in two lines ahead of the hammer. "US" is stamped on the heel of the buttplate. The barrel tang is dated "1851". The top of the barrel is stamped with the proof and inspection marks "US/JW/V P" perpendicular to the axis of the bore. "STEEL" and the small Ordnance sub-inspection mark "JH" are stamped on the left barrel flat. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection mark which consists of the script initials "WAT" within an oval border and the Ordnance Sub-Inspector's script initials "GW" in an oval border. A small "W" Ordnance sub-inspection mark is stamped on the ramrod tip, Side plate, trigger guard and Butt plate. A small "C" on the upper barrel band. A small "H" on the patch box. The Model 1841 rifle was considered to be the best designed and most handsome of all U.S. percussion longarms. It gained fame during the Mexican War when the 1st Mississippi Rifles commanded by Colonel Jefferson Davis and armed with Model 1841 Rifles played a key role in the U.S. victory at Buena Vista. Initially issued to light infantry and the U.S. Mounted Rifle Regiment, Model 1841 Rifles saw wide use with both the Federal and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Most Model 1841 Rifles were altered to .54 caliber, to accept bayonets or fitted with long range sights prior to and during the Civil War. Unaltered Model 1841 Rifles in the original Mexican War configuration are scarce. CONDITION: very good overall. Bbl is very good retaining 90% plus original brown finish. Lock and hammer are grey. Crisp markings. Brass mounts clean with light mustard patina. Stock is sound, solid with hand worn dark patina with cosmetic blemishes Mechanically fine with crisp well defined bore. **Shipping: UPS GROUND ONLY. **WE DO NOT SHIP USPS OR FEDEX**.If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at duncansgunworksyahoo or 760-727-0515. Closed Sundays and Mondays. **NO PERSONAL CHECKS** **We do not ship to C&Rs** **We cannot ship to PO boxes.** "Like" us on Facebook, facebook/duncansgunworks
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