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Civil War Era M1841 Whitney "Mississippi" Percussion Rifle and Socket Bayonet
Item Details
| Item Type | Percussion Rifle |
| Materials | Walnut, Base Metal, Steel |
| Period | Mid-19th Century |
| Date | Dated 1854 |
| Origin | United States |
| Inscription | “E. Whitney” (Eli Whitney); “N.HAVEN / 1854” to lockplate |
| Additional Information | The rifle is accompanied by a socket bayonet and partial leather scabbard. |
- Item is unable to be shipped. Item must be picked up locally by winning bidder during the published pickup times.
- Item is unable to be shipped or transferred due to specific carrier restrictions. Item must be picked up locally by winning bidder during the published pickup times.
Any firearm purchased should be thoroughly inspected prior to firing. If the caliber is not marked the caliber is an estimate based upon measurements. Please check with a qualified gunsmith before firing any ammunition.
Condition
- untested; there may be missing, repaired, or broken pieces; soiling, slight green residue, with marks from usage and age; discoloration to the metal pieces; the leather sheath for the bayonet is dry-rotted and missing pieces of leather; the bayonet fits tightly into the sheath; lockplate is marked by manufacturer and dated; there are splits in the walnut stock; the ramrod is present; no shipping on this antique firearm.
Dimensions
66.0" W x 5.0" H x 3.5" D
Item #
ITMG429563
