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WHITNEY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
WHITNEY MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 33". Standard configuration Model 1841, 1848 dated Whitney contract rifle. Fixed sights. Brass mounted & brass tipped ramrod. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Crisp lock markings. Iron mottled gray/brown overall. Pitted at breech, obscuring bbl. date. “VP” still discerned. Brass smooth w/ light mustard patina. Stock is sound w/ 2 cartouche, one only partially discernable. Initials “JMC” carved on forestock forward of sideplate. Complete & original other than missing sling swivels. Mechanically fine. Bore is reamed to .60 Cal. smooth bore. (01-20312/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.