WHITNEY MODEL 1842 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

WHITNEY MODEL 1842 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Usual configuration with 33″ rnd bbl, fixed sights, brass furniture with brass tipped iron ramrod. Breech end of the bbl has usual markings with the maker’s name on the lockplate in front of the hammer and “N. Haven / 1850” vertically behind the hammer. CONDITION: Very good. Iron retains a dark brown patina with light pitting overall & moderate pitting around the nipple area. Lockplate is a mottled silver brown with light pitting. Brass was cleaned & shined and is now beginning to patinate. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with light nicks, dings & scratches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-55079 JR209 (2,000-3,000)

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
	3035	$2,070.00	WHITNEY MODEL 1842 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Usual configuration with 33″ rnd bbl, fixed sights, brass furniture with brass tipped iron ramrod. Breech end of the bbl has usual markings with the maker’s name on the lockplate in front of the hammer and “N. Haven / 1850” vertically behind the hammer. CONDITION: Very good. Iron retains a dark brown patina with light pitting overall & moderate pitting around the nipple area. Lockplate is a mottled silver brown with light pitting. Brass was cleaned & shined and is now beginning to patinate. Wood is sound showing heavy wear with light nicks, dings & scratches. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-55079 JR209 (2,000-3,000) 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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