Guns International #: 102768083
Seller's Inventory #: 240258

Category - Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Civil War Rifles
Antique Rifles - Percussion

CIVIL WAR Era Antique U.S. ROBBINS & LAWRENCE M1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle CONFEDERATE/FEDERAL Civil War Rifle-Musket

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CIVIL WAR Era Antique U.S. ROBBINS & LAWRENCE M1841 “MISSISSIPPI” Rifle    

CONFEDERATE/FEDERAL Civil War Rifle-Musket

Here we present an antique Robbins & Lawrence U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle, manufactured circa 1850 in Windsor, Vermont as part of a 10,000 rifle contract with the Ordnance Department. Design work on the Model 1841 began in 1840. The result was a hefty 9 pound rifle chambered for the .54 round ball. The Harpers Ferry Arsenal had just completed production of the Hall Rifle when it also took on production of the Model 1841. Production continued at Harpers Ferry from 1941 until 1861, with over 25,000 produced by 1855 alone. It was adopted by the U.S. Army forces and became the first standard production percussion rifle. The .58 Minie became the standard for the Army and many existing Model 1841s were reworked to support it.

First use of the Model 1841 was during the Seminole Wars (1816-1858) between the United States Army and the Seminole tribes in Florida. The rifle earned it name of “Mississippi Rifle” during the Mexican American War (1846-48) under the banner of the Mississippi volunteer regiment headed by Jefferson Davis. Davis got the untested rifle-musket into the hands of his men and was a deciding factor during the Battle of Buena Vista against Santa Anna’s forces. The battle was a decisive victory by the 4,594 Americans over a much larger Mexican Army of 15,000+ strong.

Like many mid-century guns, the Model 1841 remained in use, in useable numbers, by the time of the American Civil War. Like the South, the Federal forces also carried this model into combat due to shortages on both sides when the fighting began. Even at this time, it was still called by its well-earned nickname of “Mississippi Rifle”.

The overall condition is good+. Gray patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is reflective with sharp rifling. There is a bulge spot about 13 inches from the muzzle. The stock shows two good ordnance cartouches. The stock shows much use and the initials on the left side and remains solid.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 33 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2600

#240258
 

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Antique: Yes