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FINE 1854 DATED HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FINE 1854 DATED HARPERS FERRY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.
Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration of last year production of model 1841 Harpers Ferry rifle, 33" barrel, brass furniture, fixed rear sight, brass tipped ramrod, and brass blade front sight. Harpers Ferry inspection "JHK" stamped in wood opposite stock, and "WW / P" on barrel. This is an attractive complete and original example of one of the last Mississippi rifles made just prior to adoption of the model 1855 rifles. CONDITION: very good overall. Barrel overall is smooth mottled brown/plum patina, marking's good; the last number in barrel date is missing. Lock is smooth and gray with crisp markings. Brass has mottled light mustard patina. Stock is sound, well fit with old varnish. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Frederick Novy (01-25312/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,000.