Pedersoli Mississippi U.S. Model 1841 54 caliber Rifle

Pedersoli Mississippi U.S. Model 1841 54 caliber Rifle

The 1841 Harpers Ferry Mississippi Rifle was considered the best looking ordnance rifle of the period and was the first US military weapon made with a percussion lock and no provision for a bayonet. Officially known as the Model 1841 U.S. percussion rifle, this firearm became known as the "Mississippi Rifle" when it was used by a regiment of Mississippians commanded by Jefferson Davis during the Mexican War.

Caliber
54 CALIBER
Barrel
33" BROWNED OCTAGONAL BARREL
Rifle Stock
SATIN-FINISHED AMERICAN WALNUT
Twist Rate
1:48 TWIST
Wooden Ramrod
INCLUDED
Overall Weight
9.5 LBS
Overall Length
48 5/8" OVERALL LENGTH
Ignition
MUSKET CAP IGNITION
Trigger
SINGLE TRIGGER
Sights
BLADE SIGHTS



Manufacturer: Pedersoli
Model: S.201-054