FINE MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

FINE MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This fine example of the Model 1841 U.S. percussion rifle was made and marked “ROBBINS & LAWRENCE, WINDSOR, VT”. This gun has matching lock and bbl dates of 1849 and has standard configuration of other guns of this pattern being brass mounted with 33″ rnd bbl with 2-leaf rear sight. This is a very nice original and complete gun which once had a saber bayonet lug but has been modified for the Civil War with removal of the lug and addition of iron pedestal front sight. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good with metal being gray overall, smooth with crisp markings and with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass mounts overall are very good with yellow patina, scattered staining and light scratches. The stock is solid with good sharp edges and crisp inspector’s cartouches. There is an additional “NJ” stamped below these cartouches and an “H” stamped over the “J” which apparently was done at a later time. Bore in this gun is very good showing distinctive rifling. The accompanying sling is a reproduction of Civil War type. 4-44297 JS69 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2360	$0.00	FINE MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This fine example of the Model 1841 U.S. percussion rifle was made and marked “ROBBINS & LAWRENCE, WINDSOR, VT”. This gun has matching lock and bbl dates of 1849 and has standard configuration of other guns of this pattern being brass mounted with 33″ rnd bbl with 2-leaf rear sight. This is a very nice original and complete gun which once had a saber bayonet lug but has been modified for the Civil War with removal of the lug and addition of iron pedestal front sight. CONDITION: This gun overall is very good with metal being gray overall, smooth with crisp markings and with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass mounts overall are very good with yellow patina, scattered staining and light scratches. The stock is solid with good sharp edges and crisp inspector’s cartouches. There is an additional “NJ” stamped below these cartouches and an “H” stamped over the “J” which apparently was done at a later time. Bore in this gun is very good showing distinctive rifling. The accompanying sling is a reproduction of Civil War type. 4-44297 JS69 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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