HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH LONG RANGE SIGHTS.

HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH LONG RANGE SIGHTS. Cal. 54. NSN. 33” bbl. Lockplate is dated “1852” and the bbl tang is dated “1848”. The 1855 long range sight has been installed, and the bottom edge of the front bbl band has been cut so that it can be removed over the added front sight. Steel ramrod is cut for the mini- ball. Rear of the bbl has “A W / P” towards the muzzle from the standard proof marks. “J L R” is stamped on the left side of the stock and inside the patchbox. Spare nipple remains in the patchbox. This Mississippi rifle has not been modified for bayonet as most Mississippi rifles were. CONDITION: 60% thinning brown remains on the bbl, and about half of the blue on the rear sight. Lockplate appears to have some blue along the bottom edge. Markings are sharp. Hammer has been blued and retains most of this finish. Brass furniture has a mellow patina with scattered corrosion. Wood is fine with sharp edges and only a few dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-57372 FS228 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3033	$5,290.00	HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE WITH LONG RANGE SIGHTS. Cal. 54. NSN. 33” bbl. Lockplate is dated “1852” and the bbl tang is dated “1848”. The 1855 long range sight has been installed, and the bottom edge of the front bbl band has been cut so that it can be removed over the added front sight. Steel ramrod is cut for the mini- ball. Rear of the bbl has “A W / P” towards the muzzle from the standard proof marks. “J L R” is stamped on the left side of the stock and inside the patchbox. Spare nipple remains in the patchbox. This Mississippi rifle has not been modified for bayonet as most Mississippi rifles were. CONDITION: 60% thinning brown remains on the bbl, and about half of the blue on the rear sight. Lockplate appears to have some blue along the bottom edge. Markings are sharp. Hammer has been blued and retains most of this finish. Brass furniture has a mellow patina with scattered corrosion. Wood is fine with sharp edges and only a few dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. 4-57372 FS228 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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