{"product_id":"u-s-model-1841-mississippi-rifle-harpers-ferry-armory-dated-1853","title":"U.S. Model 1841 \"Mississippi\" Percussion Rifle\n\nHarper’s Ferry Armory, Virginia – Lock Dated 1853","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Model 1841 \"Mississippi\" Percussion Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarper’s Ferry Armory, Virginia – Lock Dated 1853\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Muzzle-loading percussion rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: Approx. 33 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnition: Maynard tape primer system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock Marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarpers Ferry \/ 1853\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. Model 1841 percussion rifle produced at \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eHarper’s Ferry Armory\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Model 1841 rifle is the shorter, scarcer configuration compared to the 40” musket, and represents a key transitional U.S. military arm bridging flintlock-era designs and the later Model 1861 Springfield. Harper’s Ferry production is especially desirable due to the armory’s destruction in 1861, permanently limiting output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle retains correct brass furniture, patchbox, sling swivels, and Maynard primer components. Metal surfaces show an even, untouched patina; stock is solid with expected military service wear and no major structural issues noted.\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\u003eGood original condition with honest age and wear. Mechanically intact; surfaces exhibit period oxidation consistent with mid-19th-century service use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips Free Direct!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42564486627405,"sku":null,"price":4725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/EA06869E-48B0-4E34-8606-5A8F79F91499.jpg?v=1766962999","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-model-1841-mississippi-rifle-harpers-ferry-armory-dated-1853","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}