Original U.S. Civil War M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Robbins & Lawrence Converted to .58 Minié Caliber - dated 1851 Untouched Antique Guns 450 Black Powder Express double

450 Black Powder Express double Barrel

indicating late 1863 manufacture

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the pan:

We do not see any sign that a decal was ever installed on the helmet

Joseph Stilwell

Original U.S. Civil War M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Robbins & Lawrence Converted to .58 Minié Caliber - dated 1851 Untouched Antique Guns 450 Black Powder Express doubleOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber "Mississippi" Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. They were well regarded, and still in arsenal as the tensions rose, culminating in the U. S. Civil War of 1861 1865. They were in a smaller caliber than desired, but with the thick barrel walls used in construction, this proved to not be an issue, as