The Harpers Ferry Armory manufactured 25,296 Model 1841 rifles between 1846 and 1855. This example is a mid-1850s and has seven-groove .54 caliber rifling, blade front sight, bayonet stud for mounting a saber bayonet, and the long range rear sight graduated from 1 to 5 on the base and 6 to 9 on the ladder. Standard markings, lock plate and barrel tang dated "1850". Collection marking in white under varnish on the bottom of the trigger guard. Includes an unmarked M1855 pattern saber bayonet with leather sheath and an ordnance stamped reproduction leather sling.