MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH GOSPORT NAVY YARD MARKINGS.

SN NSN. Not only is this a fine example of an 1849 dated and inspected “ROBINS & LAWRENCE” US marked and inspected rifle, it also has markings attributing it to United States Navy at the Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA. Buttplate in addition to the normal inspection marks and US surcharge has a large “GNY” stamped on top as can be seen in photos and similar markings are seen on other Gosport Navy Yard Arms. There is a good possibility this rifle would have been utilized by Marine Corps sharp shooters attached to the various vessels at Gosport. This Navy yard’s history dates back to its British control before the American Revolution. It was the largest Navy yard at the time of the Civil War and of course fell into Confederate control at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. After the war, it was renamed the Norfolk Navy Yard. During the Civil War Confederate forces took control and utilized most of the weapons stored there that were not burned by withdrawing Union forces, April 20, 1861. If this gun was there and not on a vessel at the time; it could have seen Confederate service. One ship not burned at this shipyard was the Merrimack which was converted into the famous Iron Clad Virginia. Regardless, this is a beautiful gun in fine condition with good discernible markings and bright inspector cartouches. We have not cataloged another Gosport Navy Yard attributed rifle before. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts have good yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents and bright inspector’s cartouches as can be seen in photos. 4-50397 JS118 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2548

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2548	$6,325.00	MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH GOSPORT NAVY YARD MARKINGS. SN NSN. Not only is this a fine example of an 1849 dated and inspected “ROBINS & LAWRENCE” US marked and inspected rifle, it also has markings attributing it to United States Navy at the Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA. Buttplate in addition to the normal inspection marks and US surcharge has a large “GNY” stamped on top as can be seen in photos and similar markings are seen on other Gosport Navy Yard Arms. There is a good possibility this rifle would have been utilized by Marine Corps sharp shooters attached to the various vessels at Gosport. This Navy yard’s history dates back to its British control before the American Revolution. It was the largest Navy yard at the time of the Civil War and of course fell into Confederate control at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861. After the war, it was renamed the Norfolk Navy Yard. During the Civil War Confederate forces took control and utilized most of the weapons stored there that were not burned by withdrawing Union forces, April 20, 1861. If this gun was there and not on a vessel at the time; it could have seen Confederate service. One ship not burned at this shipyard was the Merrimack which was converted into the famous Iron Clad Virginia. Regardless, this is a beautiful gun in fine condition with good discernible markings and bright inspector cartouches. We have not cataloged another Gosport Navy Yard attributed rifle before. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting; brass mounts have good yellow patina; stock is sound and solid with typical storage dings and dents and bright inspector’s cartouches as can be seen in photos. 4-50397 JS118 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2548 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH GOSPORT NAVY YARD MARKINGS.