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WHITNEY MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
WHITNEY MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 33". Brass mounted standard configuration of the popular “Mississippi” rifle that saw much service in this Civil War, both North & South. “E. WHITNEY / US” on lock forward of hammer & “N. HAVEN / 1850” vertically on tail. Bbl. marked at breech “US / GW / VP”, “1851” stamped on tang. CONDITION: good to very good overall. Bbl. & lock overall cleaned gray/brown patina, brass has light mustard patina. Stock is well fit w/ rounded edges. Two inspector cartouches can be seen in outline only. Mechanics fine w/ bright, crisp bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19285/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.