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Harpers Ferry M.1841 ''Mississippi'' Perc. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Harpers Ferry M.1841 ''Mississippi'' Perc. Rifle
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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1841 ''Mississippi'' Percussion Single Shot Infantry Rifle Converted to Sporting Arm, NVSN, .60 cal., 33'' rifled round barrel. Barrel breech markings obscured by medium-heavy erosion, early-style eagle and small ''US'' on lockplate, ''Harpers/Ferry/1851'' stamped vertically behind hammer, brass patchbox, buttplate and triggerguard. Barrel finish was originally brown with case hardened lockplate, brass furniture in the bright. Oil-finished one-piece walnut stock, pewter forend cap, brass-tipped iron ramrod. Condition is very good showing smooth brown barrel and gray metal parts with typical black powder pitting at breech. Stock is solid showing age, light wear and dings but shows nicely. Action is tight and crisp, bore appears clean with sharp rifling. Est.: $1,250-$1,750. (Antique) (Joe Poyer collection)