Lot 2071

RARE! 1853 DATED REMINGTON U.S. CONTRACT MODEL 1841 .54 CAL. MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

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RARE! 1853 DATED REMINGTON U.S. CONTRACT MODEL 1841 .54 CAL. MISSISSIPPI RIFLE

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Current Bid: $300

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Rare! 1853 Dated Remington U.S. Contract Model 1841 .54 cal. Mississippi Rifle. The M1841 was the first general issue percussion long arm to be adopted by the US military. The rifle was adopted in 1841 and production began in 1843. As had always been the tradition since the inception of the US military, the military rifle of the early to mid 19th century was a special purpose arm, intended for limited issue and use. The rifle was not designed to accept a bayonet, as the tactics of the time called for riflemen to be deployed as skirmishers or to take long range shots at specific targets of opportunity (such as officers, artillery crews, etc.) and then retreat behind the main infantry battle line prior to an assault. The riflemen would then harass the enemy from the flanks. The US M1841 Rifle earned the sobriquet “Mississippi Rifle” in the hands of the 1st Mississippi Rifles during the Mexican-American War. The regiment was led by future US Secretary of War, and later Confederate States President, Colonel Jefferson Davis of Mississippi. The riflemen under his command turned in yeoman’s performances at the battles of Monterrey (September 1846) and Buena Vista (February 1847) and from that time on, the gun was known as the “Mississippi Rifle”. The rifle was a single shot, percussion ignition rifle that produced with a 33”, .54 caliber barrel that was rifled with 7 deep grooves with a moderate rate of twist at 1:72”. The barrel was secured to the rifle with a tang screw and two brass barrel bands, the upper of which was double-strapped. The rifle was designed to fire a patched round ball of .535” diameter. Markings: Lockplate is faintly marked in front of the hammer "Remington Herkimer N.Y.", behind the hammer it is marked "US 1853". The left side of the barrel is marked "STEEL", "P", and "B". The inside of trigger guard and the left brass piece are both marked with a "B". The top of the buttplate is marked "US". A pair of inspector’s cartouches are present on the stock flat, opposite the lock. Overall this is simply an extremely nice example of the always desirable and attractive US M1841 Mississippi Rifle as produced on contract by Remington. With at least half of the Remington production of M1841 Rifles being altered for bayonet in the north and some of the 4,000 guns sent south being altered as well, finding an unaltered example of a Remington M1841 rifle can be quite difficult. Finding an unaltered Remington M1841 in this outstanding level of preservation is extremely difficult. For any collector of 19th century American martial long arms, the US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle is an essential part of the collection. They were the first official US military percussion long arms and earned a reputation for reliability and accuracy during the Mexican War. The guns saw even more service during the Civil War and fought on both sides. This is simply a wonderful condition rifle that is absolutely righteous, from a rare maker and I am quite confident that you will be very proud to add to your collection and to display. The Remington Model 1841 “Mississippi” Rifle, often simply referred to as the “Mississippi Rifle”, owes its name to the successful use of the weapon by a Mississippi regiment under the command of Jefferson Davis (the future president of the Confederacy) in the Mexican-American War. It’s regarded by many collectors as one of the most handsome of all percussion US military longarms, and in its period of manufacture and use, military authorities even then regarded the Mississippi Rifle as the best of its type. Chambered in .54 caliber, it featured a rifled barrel, providing improved accuracy and range compared to smoothbore muskets of the time. Its percussion cap ignition system, relatively new at the time, was more reliable than the flintlock mechanism that preceded it. The Mississippi Rifle had a 33? barrel and an overall length of approximately 49?, and exhibited a distinctive, elegant appearance with its brass furniture, including the buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, barrel band, and nose cap. After the Mexican-American War, the Mississippi Rifle continued to see use during the US Civil War, primarily in the hands of Confederate forces. Its accuracy and stopping power made it a formidable weapon, particularly in the hands of skilled marksmen. Only 10,000 Remington contract US M1841 Mississippi Rifles were delivered with roughly half being sent to southern states prior to the Civil War. The majority of the northern Remington rifles were altered to accept a bayonet during the Civil War, so unaltered examples are typically considered to be likely Confederate used rifles. Serial Number: NSN | Caliber / Gauge: .54 cal. | LOP: 13.75" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD3301

  • Dimensions: 33" barrel
  • Circa: 1853
  • Condition: This rifle is in good condition with signs of light wear commensurate with age and use. The finish as turn to a dark brown patina to light silver in other areas. There is normal pitting around the chamber. Stock is in good condition with normal scratches and dings but no visible cracks or major damage. The bore is smooth with no visible rifling, there is no major visible pitting or erosion. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
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$10,000 + $200