Presented is a rifle specimen produced by the Robbins, Kendall & Lawrence firm, the first of many successful arms-making companies located in Windsor, Vermont. Often referred to as the ‘Mississippi Rifle’, this shoulder arm is a U.S. Model 1841 percussion rifle and one of 10,000 such rifles produced from 1845-1849.

The single-shot, muzzleloader percussion-rifled barrel features the original .54 caliber barrel. Barrel does not have the adjustable, long leaf range rear sight but has the single, open sight. Lockplate features a two-line marking that reads “WINDSOR VT / 1847” behind the hammer. Forward of hammer is stamped “ROBBINS / KENDALL & / LAWRENCE / U.S.” All stampings are small but strong and clear. Overall length of the weapon is 48½” and weighs almost ten pounds.

The factory lacquer-browned round barrel measures 33” in length. Each of the M1841 longarms had black walnut stocks fitted with brass furniture and a brass patchbox. All brass has acquired a rich, mellow bronze patina. The stock appears to have been cleaned and exhibits a smooth, hard surface. A single sub-inspector mark appears on the brass side plate, triggerguard, patchbox and on buttplate. Stock flat bears two light inspector cartouches. Mechanics good. Rifling is strong. Bore suffers from light pitting and surface grime. Has a reproduction ramrod.

The M1841 percussion rifle was known as a “Good and Serviceable Arm” for the US military and later for the Confederacy.

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