Premier Auction | Session III
Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1565
Harper's Ferry US Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.58 Minie ball; .54 ball, 33 in. round barrel, barrel tang dated "1850" and barrel stamped "U.S./JH/V/P", "U.S." stamped on top of the buttplate in small letters, over-sized brass patch box, lock plate marked "HARPERS/FERRY/1853" in three vertical lines behind hammer, small Eagle and Shield motif above "U.S." stamped ahead of hammer, brass furniture, a nice example of a rifle used in the Civil War; Provenance: Estate of The Honorable Thomas Alexander Lohm, Maryland
possibly in original condition, barrel with dark brown patina, barrel appears to be clean, marks, wear and dents consistent with age and use
Condition
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