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A Unique Confederate-Altered Harper's Ferry Rifl

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A Unique Confederate-Altered Harper's Ferry Rifl
<B>A Unique Confederate-Altered Harper's Ferry Rifle</B></I> This 1855 U. S. Percussion Model .58 caliber rifle is stamped '1860' and 'Harper's Ferry' at the lock and the eagle motif stamped on the tape primer compartment. Originally fitted with a 33" round barrel, this rifle is unique in that it has been converted by a creative Confederate to use as a cavalry carbine. The barrel now measures just over 22" and the walnut stock has been checkered just behind the hammer and toward the patchbox for added grip o horseback. This is an interesting and attractive Confederate conversion.<BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of Military History</B></I><BR> <B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)