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Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion - Civil War Rifles

Category
Antique Rifles - Percussion
Civil War Rifles

“OHIO” Marked Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle CONFEDERATE/UNION “OHIO” marked Civil War Rifle-Musket Made in 1851

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“OHIO” Marked Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle    

CONFEDERATE/UNION “OHIO” marked Civil War Rifle-Musket Made in 1851

Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle manufactured circa 1851 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.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. This example sports a solid stock with average wear. The middle barrel band is missing. A chip is absent to the right of the barrel tang. “1851’ dated lock. Legible markings. Absent ramrod. “OHIO” is marked on the left wrist. “CS” is marked on the left barrel flat. The finish has matured to a nice brown patina.

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

Barrel is 33 inches.

Caliber: .62 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#228224
 

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Antique: Yes