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HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE, ARSENAL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE, ARSENAL
CONVERSION TO 58 CALIBER WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration. Bbl. 33" w/ saber bayonet lug. Front band has been arsenal trimmed. Bayonet marked "COLLINS & CO / HARTFORD / 1861". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bayonet. CONDITION: good overall, appears complete & original, though lacking ramrod. Metal is cleaned, mixed gray patina, brass cleaned w/ medium mustard patina. Lock markings discerned. Bbl. proofs light & partially discernable. Stock refinished w/ approx. 7" crack repair on right side under forward portion of lock. Stock has several hairlines, chips & overall eroded surface. Worn dark lightly pitted bore. Bayonet numbered "91" & only fits part way, but does not lock. Mechanically fine & crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dan Poppen. (01-17295/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.