U.S. Model 1841 "Mississippi" Percussion Rifle Harper’s Ferry Armory, Virginia – Lock Dated 1853 some later or budget versions

some later or budget versions had synthetic stocks

refined internals

a remarkable piece of military history manufactured by the American Fuse Company (A

” likely indicating a German cartridge from 1943

or museum acquisition

U.S. Model 1841 "Mississippi" Percussion Rifle Harper’s Ferry Armory, Virginia – Lock Dated 1853 some later or budget versionsU. S. Model 1841 "Mississippi" Percussion Rifle Harpers Ferry Armory, Virginia Lock Dated 1853 Type: Muzzle loading percussion rifle Caliber: . 58 Barrel Length: Approx. 33 inches Ignition: Maynard tape primer system Lock Marking: Harpers Ferry 1853 Description: Original U. S. Model 1841 percussion rifle produced at Harpers Ferry Armory. The Model 1841 rifle is the shorter, scarcer configuration compared to the 40 musket, and represents a key