Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry converted to .58 Minie - dated 1849 19th Century Brown RA13816427 dated August 11th

Brown RA13816427 dated August 11th

The Hotchkiss machine gun barrel features five large annular rings which materially assisted natural cooling and retarded overheating

The M40 helmet substituted stamped air-vents for the pressed grommet air-vents but retained the rolled rim

We aren't sure if it functions but all parts appear to be in very good condition

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1841 Mississippi Rifle by Harpers Ferry converted to .58 Minie - dated 1849 19th Century Brown RA13816427 dated August 11thOriginal 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 1849 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