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MODEL 1841 HARPERS FERRY PERCUSSION (MISSISSIPPI)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
MODEL 1841 HARPERS FERRY PERCUSSION (MISSISSIPPI)

RIFLE. Cal. 63. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 33" rnd. bbl. w/ "V" & "P" proofs at left rear & "US" on top. Bbl. is mounted w/ brass bead front & U notch file decorated rear sights. Percussion lock w/ eagle & "US" in front of hammer is marked "HARPERS" "FERRY" "1851" on tail. These handsome rifles are brass mounted & bbl. attaches w/ 2 brass bands retained by springs. Trigger guard & buttplate are unmarked & there is a lg. patchbox on right side of stock. Walnut stock extends to w/ in 5" of muzzle. CONDITION: fair to good. Iron parts w/ cleaned gray/brown patina over considerable scattered light pitting. Brass once cleaned is toning to gold. Stock w/ old refinish has sharp edges rounded & is somewhat under metal. Rifling bored out, remaining bore is pitted. Lock is operable. (01-20321/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.