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U.S.Model 1841 Mississippi rifle, Remington Contract in Herkimer, New York in 1853 .58 cal.
Guns International #: 103568169 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Rifles - Remington Rifles - Antique
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Seller: vettime82
Member Since: 7/7/11
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 409-8353
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Total Number of Listings: 61
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
stated in ad, as is, no returns
Payment Types Accepted: certified check, USPS MO
Description:
Up for sale is an antique U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle, made on contract by E. Remington in Herkimer, New York in 1853. Remington contracted with the U.S. Government for 20,000 rifles, delivered between 1846 and 1854. This mass-produced rifle was used extensively by Dragoons, Mounted Rifle Regiments, and US Infantry “Regulars” prior to the Civil War. After the John Brown Raid on Harpers Ferry in October of 1859 the southern states demanded additional weapons. In December of that year, 10,000 Mississippi Rifles were sent to southern armories at the direction of the Secretary of War. These rifles saw extensive service for the south when war erupted in 1861. The Mississippi Rifle is so called because its service life included the Mexican American War, during which Jefferson Davis (future president of the Confederacy) led his Mississippi troops who carried and favored the rifle. It was a rugged and reliable weapon.
The Model 1841 was originally made in .54 caliber, but in the late 1850s a number were arsenal reconfigured to a larger caliber, as this one was, to make it conform logistically to the adopted .58 caliber projectiles. Obviously, the Model 1841 was worth converting. It was used by both sides during the American Civil War as these would have been in state arsenals when the war began. Government arsenals that were in the Confederacy at the time of the rebellion had a number of these in them.
No visible date on breech plug, tang or barrel. Only 10,000 Remington contract US M1841 Mississippi Rifles were delivered with roughly half being sent to southern states prior to the Civil War. The majority of the northern Remington rifles were altered to accept a bayonet during the Civil War, so unaltered examples are typically considered to be likely Confederate. Dark, even, original patina throughout, walnut stock with two flat, brass spring retained barrel bands, US stamped but plate and a brass patch box in the stock. Fixed rear sight, brass blade front sight, and a trumpet head steel ramrod. Action is strong and the lock functions. The walnut stock is solid and shows some wear. US 1853 dated lock, Remington Herkimer, N.Y. Highly collectable, antique Civil War firearm.
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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .58