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Robbins Lawrence M.1841 Mississippi Perc. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Robbins  Lawrence M.1841 Mississippi Perc. Rifle
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U.S. Model 1841 ''Mississippi'' Percussion Single Shot Rifle, by Robbins & Lawrence, showing probable Plains Indian use and repairs, NVSN, .54 cal., 33'' round barrel with blade front sight, missing dovetailed rear sight, and walnut stock. Lockplate marked ''Robbins/&/Lawrence/U.S.'' ahead of hammer, and ''Windsor VT/1850'' vertically behind. Metal originally finished with browned barrel and balance in the ''bright''. Brass mountings include patch box and serpentine sideplate; plain hardwood ramrod is a frontier replacement. Condition is fair to good with remains of a later barrel reblue and otherwise brownish metal. Gun shows heavy frontier use with a typical Native American period brass repair reinforced with wrapped rawhide at stock wrist. Stock shortened and front band moved back, with losses at right side between bands. Action does not hold at cock; bore appears fairly clean. This one has lots of genuine American frontier and Indian character. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Antique)(Joe Poyer collection)