The Model 1841 is the first official percussion rifle adopted by the U.S. Military. Harpers Ferry Armory manufactured approximately 25,296 Model 1841 rifles between 1846-1855. With most of these rifles receiving various alterations, this example is of the original Harpers Ferry pattern with no alterations or provisions for a bayonet and still retains its original .54 caliber seven-groove rifling for use with patched round balls. Harpers Ferry Armory Model 1841 rifles are described on pages 110-115 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III", with this exact rifle photographed on pages 110 and 112. Fitted with brass blade front and fixed notch rear sights. It has standard markings and features including a browned barrel, casehardened lock, brass fittings, and a steel trumpet head ramrod with brass tip. 1845 dated lock plate and 1846 dated barrel tang. "JHK" (John Henry King) cartouche on the left flat of the stock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a correct pattern buffed sling, wood tampion, and extra nipple and tools in the patch box. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Fine, retaining 50% thinned original brown finish on the barrel with light muzzle wear, some light scratches, and a small patch of light surface pitting a few inches behind the rear band. 90% plus vibrant refinished case colors remain on the lock with light fading on the hammer. Crisp markings overall. Brass fittings retain an attractive original aged patina. Stock is very fine with attractive original raised grain, some light handling marks and dents, a few chips on the edges of the forend, and sharp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. An attractive example of a Mexican-American War era Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle".