WHITNEY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” RIFLE WITH BAYONET.

WHITNEY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. 33” rnd bbl. Lockplate is marked “E.WHITNEY / US” in front of hammer and “N.HAVEN / 1853” vertically at the rear. Bbl tang is dated 1853 also. Bbl has been bored to 58 cal. and has the three-blade rear sight of the Colt conversions. It also has a ring adapter for a bayonet. Bbl has number 3599 stamped behind the adapter, but the adapter has no number. Brass tip on ramrod has been cut for mini bullets. A rack number, 35, has been stamped on top of buttplate. Large “WAT” cartouche on left side of stock with a smaller “JH” cartouche slightly forward of it. The 22-7/16” yataghan blade of the bayonet is unmarked. Brass hilt has “C” and “M” inspector marks. The cut in the hilt is made for a lug that has a lead-in slot but fits this adapter well. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting. Bayonet adapter has been reblued. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock has numerous dents and scratches with a repaired crack through the wrist. Mechanically good. Bayonet has been lightly cleaned but is generally fine. 4-58719 FS106 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	784	$2,932.00	WHITNEY MODEL 1841 “MISSISSIPPI” RIFLE WITH BAYONET. NSN. Cal. 58. 33” rnd bbl. Lockplate is marked “E.WHITNEY / US” in front of hammer and “N.HAVEN / 1853” vertically at the rear. Bbl tang is dated 1853 also. Bbl has been bored to 58 cal. and has the three-blade rear sight of the Colt conversions. It also has a ring adapter for a bayonet. Bbl has number 3599 stamped behind the adapter, but the adapter has no number. Brass tip on ramrod has been cut for mini bullets. A rack number, 35, has been stamped on top of buttplate. Large “WAT” cartouche on left side of stock with a smaller “JH” cartouche slightly forward of it. The 22-7/16” yataghan blade of the bayonet is unmarked. Brass hilt has “C” and “M” inspector marks. The cut in the hilt is made for a lug that has a lead-in slot but fits this adapter well. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting. Bayonet adapter has been reblued. Brass has a mellow patina. Stock has numerous dents and scratches with a repaired crack through the wrist. Mechanically good. Bayonet has been lightly cleaned but is generally fine. 4-58719 FS106 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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