MISSISSIPPI RIFLE BY WHITNEY WITH CONFEDERATE ALTERATION.

MISSISSIPPI RIFLE BY WHITNEY WITH CONFEDERATE ALTERATION. Cal 54. This is a standard 1851 dated Whitney Mississippi rifle marked “E WHITNEY/US” forward of hammer and “N.HAVEN/1851″ behind lock. Various inspector marks are found on bbl and inspector cartouches on stock. The standard 33” bbl is unaltered, remaining is 54 cal. with 7 groove rifling, however the front band has been cut back removing sight and shortening such that bayonet lug can be placed on bbl with space for saber bayonet. Front band is stamped “H/11”; similar markings are found on other altered Mississippi rifles. Dovetailed area for bayonet lug is present, however lug is missing. A new front sight and long range rear sight have been added to bbl possibly done in Virginia in early war. Similar configurations are found in Murphy and Madaus Confederate Rifles & Muskets. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good and sound. Steel is gray/brown with scattered pitting. Brass furniture is yellow/brown with cleaning and scattered staining. Markings in metal are good and all discernible. Bore and rifling are very good. Stock is sound with good cartouches, scattered scrapes, dings and nicks. 4-35315 JS15 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2364	$2,415.00	MISSISSIPPI RIFLE BY WHITNEY WITH CONFEDERATE ALTERATION. Cal 54. This is a standard 1851 dated Whitney Mississippi rifle marked “E WHITNEY/US” forward of hammer and “N.HAVEN/1851″ behind lock. Various inspector marks are found on bbl and inspector cartouches on stock. The standard 33” bbl is unaltered, remaining is 54 cal. with 7 groove rifling, however the front band has been cut back removing sight and shortening such that bayonet lug can be placed on bbl with space for saber bayonet. Front band is stamped “H/11”; similar markings are found on other altered Mississippi rifles. Dovetailed area for bayonet lug is present, however lug is missing. A new front sight and long range rear sight have been added to bbl possibly done in Virginia in early war. Similar configurations are found in Murphy and Madaus Confederate Rifles & Muskets. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good and sound. Steel is gray/brown with scattered pitting. Brass furniture is yellow/brown with cleaning and scattered staining. Markings in metal are good and all discernible. Bore and rifling are very good. Stock is sound with good cartouches, scattered scrapes, dings and nicks. 4-35315 JS15 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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