Description
There is a lovely decorative etched panel on one side
but faded due to corrosion
and there is very little wear of any kind
with tears along the fold lines
The parachute is marked:
Original U.S. Civil War Harpers Ferry Armory Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle Converted to .58 Caliber with Excellent Bore - 1852 Dated Category_Martini-Henry Parts There is a lovely decorativeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very attractive U. S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle manufactured at the Harpers Ferry Armory in 1852 and subsequently converted from its original . 54 caliber configuration to accept the standard . 58 caliber Mini ball. The rifle displays a strong combination of Mexican American War era design, Civil War conversion features, matching 1852 dates, full brass furniture, and an exceptionally well preserved bore