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THBLinder Altered U.S. Model 1841 "Mississippi" Rifle
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
.54 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Browned and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked in four horizontal lines: Robbins / & / Lawrence / U.S. forward of the hammer and in two lines vertically at the tail: WINDSOR, VT / 1850. Breech with US / SK / P inspection. Linder breech mechanism marked: PATENTED / MAR. 29, 1859. Buttplate numbered 38. Weak WAT cartouche at rear of counterpane, other cartouche is illegible. Tang mounted peep sight, front sight/bayonet lug. Brass tipped trumpet head ramrod, sling swivels. "Drake" pattern angular socket bayonet that fits rifle is included, with the socket marked G.59. During 1861, the state of Massachusetts contracted to have 100 US M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles altered to the Linder patent breech loading system. These rifles were altered by Allen & Morse of Boston, who in addition to modifying the rifles to the Linder system added a tang mourned peep sight (the original barrel sights were lost to the alteration process) and a new front sight/bayonet lug was installed allowing the use of the Drake pattern socket bayonet. These are exceptionally rare variations of the M1841 rifle and a fine example of an early US patent alteration of a percussion muzzleloader to breechloader.
Very good. Retains some original fading and thinning brown finish, mixed with added finish on the breech area, probably from the period of alteration. Clear markings in the metal, wood markings weak. Mechanically functional, fair bore with even pitting. Stock with several repaired cracks around the alteration area and some added finish, also showing scattered bumps, dings and mars. Bayonet very good. A very nice example of a very scarce Mississippi Rifle alteration.Condition
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