3274 WHITNEY 1841 "MISSISSIPPI" US PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 800.00 USD
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" rnd . Brass blade front sight w/ fixed rear sight. 1851 dated lock. 2 Band fastened walnut stock. Button tip ramrod. Left ear of stock has 2 lightly visible cartouches. Brass fittings consist of buttplate, patchbox, sideplate, trigger guard & 2 bbl. bands. Total of 26,500 mfg. 1843-55. CONDITION: metal has dark brown appearance w/ general pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Stock has added finish over age darkened appearance showing scratches, dents & mildew spots. Lock has very stiff operation. Pitted bore w/ partially intact rifling. (01-24504/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.