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Eli Whitney Model 1841 Mississippigl Shot Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Eli Whitney Model 1841 Mississippigl Shot Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Eli Whitney Model 1841 Mississippi Single Shot Rifle, NVSN, .54 cal., 33'' barrel, brown and case hardened finish, walnut stock, with brass blade front sight and V-notch rear sight. Barrel marked ''RS/SM/VP'' at top of breech, lightly stamped ''Steel'' on the right breech flat, barrel tang marked 1850. Brass buttplate is marked ''U.S.'' behind upper screw. Left flat of stock bears two cartouches: ''1'' and ''WAT'' in and oval, the other appears to be ''STK'' in a square. Condition is excellent as probably arsenal cleaned. Barrel retains approx. 98% smooth brown finish; brass furniture is excellent and bright. Screws retain approx. 98% bright blue, sling swivels are finished bright, as is the hammer. Case colored lockplate has turned gray and is marked ''E. Whitney/U.S.'' and ''N. Haven/1850'' behind hammer. Butt trap is tight and contains an extra nipple. Action is tight, bore is strong and would benefit from a cleaning. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)