GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
1853 DATED MODEL 1841 HARPER'S FERRY "MISSISSIPPI" RIFLE. HARPERS FERRY M1841 NSN 58 Cal .58. 33″ bbl. This Harper's Ferry Rifle has well marked lock with eagle over "US" forward of hammer and "HARPERS / FERRY 1853" at tail. The bbl has no discernible markings other than remnants of Harpers Ferry inspector on left side of breech. Gun is properly brass mounted with exception of an iron nosecap without sling swivel utilized from another longarm. This gun originally was made in 54 Cal. but has been bored out for Civil War service and now measures just over 58 Cal. There is a large "27" stamped on left side of butt opposite patchbox. CONDITION: Gun overall is good. Iron overall is dark grey/brown with pitting especially at breech. Brass mounts have been cleaned and have toned to a light mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and solid, old refinish, no discernible markings with scattered dings, dents, scratches and burned out area rear of bolster showing gun has seen a lot of action and firing. Brass tipped ramrod is of correct style but appears to be a reproduction. Mechanically gun will not hold at half cock, otherwise functional. Rifling in bore is discernible. 51388-2 JS (1,000-2,000)