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Unit Marked HARPERS FERRY 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle Handsome Rifle-Musket Made in 1854!
Guns International #: 101287836 Seller's Inventory #: 190863
Category: Civil War Rifles - Kentucky Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
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Description:
Unit Marked HARPERS FERRY 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle
Handsome Rifle-Musket Made in 1854!
Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle, Unit Marked “740” “IR” “G”, manufactured circa 1854 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Design work on the Model 1841 began in 1840. The result was a hefty 9 pound rifle chambered for the .54 round ball. The Harpers Ferry Arsenal had just completed production of the Hall Rifle when it took on the 1841. Production continued from 1941 until 1861, with over 25,000 produced by 1855 alone. It was adopted by the U.S. Army forces and became the first standard production percussion rifle. As mentioned, it was originally chambered in .54, and in 1855 the rifle underwent a modification to chamber the .58 Minie ball. The .58 Minie became the standard for the Army and the existing model 1841s were reworked to support it. When it was reworked, the rifle was given bayonet mountings to complete its appearance.
First use of the Model 1841 was during the Seminole Wars (1816-1858) between the United States Army and the Seminole tribes in Florida. The rifle earned it name of “Mississippi Rifle” during the Mexican American War under the banner of the Mississippi volunteer regiment headed by Jefferson Davis. Davis got the untested rifle-musket into the hands of his men and was a deciding factor during the Battle of Buena Vista against Santa Anna’s forces. The battle was a decisive victory by the 4,594 Americans over a much larger Mexican Army of 15,000+ strong.
Like many mid-century guns, the Model 1841 remained in use, in useable numbers, by the time of the American Civil War. Like the South, the Federal forces also carried this model into combat due to shortages on both sides when the fighting began. However, Northern use of the gun seems to have ended during 1863, while the Confederate forces carried the rifle-musket into the last days of fighting in 1865. Even at this time, it was still called by its nickname “Mississippi Rifle”.
The unit marking on the stock is for rifle 740, 1st Regiment, G Company.
The overall condition is very good. The iron parts are semi-bright. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is in great shape. The bore is in great shape with nice rifling. The action is strong. The hammer does not completely sit flush on the percussion nipple and was likely replaced at some point. A neat piece of history right here!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1700
#190863
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Antique: Yes