FINE MODEL 1841 HARPER’S FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

FINE MODEL 1841 HARPER’S FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal .54, 33″ bbl. This Harper’s Ferry Rifle appears orig, authentic, complete and “as found”. The lock is marked with an eagle over “US” and “HARPERS FERRY 1853”. The bbl is also dated “1853” on tang though the “3” is very lightly struck. Bbl also has several proofs and is also marked “STEEL” on the left bbl flat. Inspector’s initials “JLR” are found stamped on stock opposite lock and inside patchbox mortise. There are numbers stamped on bands including a “30” stamped three times on front double-strap band and there is a “3” and a “5” stamped on top & bottom of rear band. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Metal overall is gray/brown with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Brass hardware has mustard colored patina. Stock is sound & solid with scattered dings, dents & scratches. Rifling in bore is discernible. 4-45781 JS70 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2493	$3,737.50	FINE MODEL 1841 HARPER’S FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal .54, 33″ bbl. This Harper’s Ferry Rifle appears orig, authentic, complete and “as found”. The lock is marked with an eagle over “US” and “HARPERS FERRY 1853”. The bbl is also dated “1853” on tang though the “3” is very lightly struck. Bbl also has several proofs and is also marked “STEEL” on the left bbl flat. Inspector’s initials “JLR” are found stamped on stock opposite lock and inside patchbox mortise. There are numbers stamped on bands including a “30” stamped three times on front double-strap band and there is a “3” and a “5” stamped on top & bottom of rear band. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Metal overall is gray/brown with scattered areas of staining & pitting. Brass hardware has mustard colored patina. Stock is sound & solid with scattered dings, dents & scratches. Rifling in bore is discernible. 4-45781 JS70 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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