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Harper’s Ferry U.S. percussion “Mississippi rifle”, bored to .58 cal., barrel cut back to 32”, bra

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD
Harper’s Ferry U.S. percussion “Mississippi  rifle”, bored to .58 cal., barrel cut back to  32”, bra
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Harper’s Ferry U.S. percussion “Mississippi rifle”, bored to .58 cal., barrel cut back to 32”, brass barrel bands, trigger guard, patchbox and butt plate, sling swivels, wood stock. This gun is in overall good conditionshowing wear and a grey patina on the barrel with old erosion and pitting around the firing areas and an old sight dovetail on the right side of the barrel near the muzzle; iron ramrod, dark bore, good action;lockplate has sharp spread eagle, “U.S.”, “Harpers Ferry” and 1850 date; wood stock is overall good showing wear and scattered mars, scratches and old losses to edges; left side of butt stock shows old worn inscriptionthat appears to be “K EE 1852” and two additional illegible words; an old Harpers Ferry rifle with great character. Est.: $750-$1,500.