WHITNEY MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

WHITNEY MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. 33” rnd bbl. Walnut stock. Standard markings on lockplate. Dated 1850 at rear of lockplate and on bbl tang. “SM” inspector marks at rear of bbl. Cartouches on left flat of stock are visible but not readable. Spare nipple remains in patchbox. Brass-tipped ramrod is slightly dished. CONDITION: Very good-to-fine, with traces of orig brown on bbl., mostly smooth gray-brown patina. Some casehardening pattern remains on lockplate with widely scattered specks of surface rust. Brass furniture has been cleaned in the past but is now taking on a nice patina. Wood shows minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-30828 FS50 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	136	$3,162.00	WHITNEY MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. 33” rnd bbl. Walnut stock. Standard markings on lockplate. Dated 1850 at rear of lockplate and on bbl tang. “SM” inspector marks at rear of bbl. Cartouches on left flat of stock are visible but not readable. Spare nipple remains in patchbox. Brass-tipped ramrod is slightly dished. CONDITION: Very good-to-fine, with traces of orig brown on bbl., mostly smooth gray-brown patina. Some casehardening pattern remains on lockplate with widely scattered specks of surface rust. Brass furniture has been cleaned in the past but is now taking on a nice patina. Wood shows minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. 4-30828 FS50 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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