{"product_id":"1859-harper-s-ferry-rifle-maynard-tape-primer","title":"1859 Harper’s Ferry Rifle – Maynard Tape Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1859 Harper’s Ferry Rifle – Maynard Tape Primer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eHarpers Ferry Armory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: U.S. Model 1859 Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition: Percussion with Maynard tape primer system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel: 33” round, original configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSights: Correct long-range rear sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture: Steel, correct pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock: Walnut, full-length, correct profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lock dated 1859\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• “U.S. \/ Harpers Ferry” clearly visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Federal eagle on Maynard cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Honest, untouched Civil War–era surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original Maynard tape primer cover present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Good mechanical integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stock shows expected service wear, no major repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Overall correct and original appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips Direct Free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42546281021517,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7F621985-AEA2-4F0B-B37D-0DF188A81192.jpg?v=1766522188","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1859-harper-s-ferry-rifle-maynard-tape-primer","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}