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Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion - Harpers Ferry Rifles

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Antique Rifles - Percussion
Harpers Ferry Rifles

“Ohio” Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. M1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle SABER BAYONET CONFEDERATE/UNION Rifle-Musket CIVIL WAR

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“Ohio” Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. M1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle SABER BAYONET 

CONFEDERATE/UNION Rifle-Musket CIVIL WAR

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique “Ohio” Marked Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle with a Saber Bayonet manufactured circa 1853 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 many of these rifles 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 1st 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 well-earned nickname of “Mississippi Rifle”.

The overall condition is very good. This example sports a fine stock that has been lightly refinished. The action fully functions but the hammer slips out of full cock intermittently. Good bore for its age. Original mixed brown and gray patinas. Markings and the left stock stamp are clear. Some absent wood above the lock. The bayonet is good, and has a weak latch when mounted. “S&K” bayonet. Replacement rear sight and nipple.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 33 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$4400

#259663
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $4,400.00
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