1859 Harper’s Ferry Rifle – Maynard Tape Primer

1859 Harper’s Ferry Rifle – Maynard Tape Primer

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory

Model: U.S. Model 1859 Rifle

Caliber: .58

Ignition: Percussion with Maynard tape primer system

Barrel: 33” round, original configuration

Sights: Correct long-range rear sight

Furniture: Steel, correct pattern

Stock: Walnut, full-length, correct profile

Markings:

• Lock dated 1859

• “U.S. / Harpers Ferry” clearly visible

• Federal eagle on Maynard cover

Condition:

• Honest, untouched Civil War–era surface

• Original Maynard tape primer cover present

• Good mechanical integrity

• Stock shows expected service wear, no major repairs

• Overall correct and original appearance

Notes:

The Model 1859 Harper’s Ferry is among the most historically significant pre-Civil War U.S. military rifles. The Maynard tape primer system, while short-lived, was a cutting-edge innovation and adds notable collector interest when intact, as seen here. These rifles directly bridge the gap between antebellum arms and full Civil War production.

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