Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry converted to .58 Minié with Tools - dated 1854 Category_Snider Rifle Parts The engraving on top of

The engraving on top of the barrel is somewhat worn:

Kashira and Fuchi (collar) are all iron/steel with remnants of gilt inlay

as its base plate and bipod were simple steel stampings

" These dummies also have a slight resemblance to the famous Hollywood "Oscar" statuette which is given out at the Academy Awards

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry converted to .58 Minié with Tools - dated 1854 Category_Snider Rifle Parts The engraving on top ofOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. This example was made in 1854 at the Harpers Ferry Armory, located in Harpers Ferry, in what was then Virginia. After the outbreak of the U. S. Civil war, The North West corner of Virginia separated itself into West Virginia. This example is in lovely condition, a