GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
RARE "GOSPORT NAVY YARD" SURCHARGED MODEL 1841 "MISSISSIPPI RIFLE". MISSISSIPPI 1841 NSN 54 Cal. 54 Not only is this a fine example of a standard configuration 1849 dated and inspected "ROBBINS / & / LAWRENCE / US" Mississippi Rifle, it has markings attributing it to the United States Navy at the Gosport Navy Yard, Gosport, VA. Buttplate in addition to US surcharge has a large "G N Y" stamped at tail. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal surfaces are grey/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Brass mounts have light mustard patina, stock is sound, solid with typical storage dings and dents, and bright inspector marks as can be seen in photos. 52332-134 JS (3,000-4,000)