A CONFEDERATE OWNED MISSISSIPPI RIFLE CARRIED, LOST AND FOUND AT GETTYSBURG

A CONFEDERATE OWNED MISSISSIPPI RIFLE CARRIED, LOST AND FOUND AT GETTYSBURG

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This US Model 1841 “Mississippi” Rifle by Remington was part of George Rosensteel’s Civil War National Museum; later the museum incorporated the Electric Map. George Rosensteel over the next several decades added many artifacts always found locally. In 1971 George’s family sold the building to the Federal Government and donated over 89,000 artifacts which today make up the bulk of the National Park Service collection. Prior to this time, material was removed from the museum and added to the private collection of George and Emily Rosensteel, including this identified 6th Infantry North Carolina Model 1841 Mississippi rifle and several firearms, pistols, and shield shaped relic/bullet boards. Upon the death of George and Emily in the mid-1990’s the collection passed to their daughter, Angela Rosensteel Eckert, and her husband, Larry Eckert. In 1972 Mr. Eckert became the curator of the Rosensteel Collection at the National Park Service, a position he held until retirement in 1992. In the early 1990’s a portion of the Eckert’s collection was given to their children - Pamela Eckert Jones, Lawrence Eckert III and Richard Eckert – including firearms, edged weapons, and shield shaped relic/bullet boards. Upon the death of Lawrence III in December 2010, the collection was given to his children. The Horse Soldier purchased the entire collection in October 2018. This group of material was appraised by Wes and Sam Small, owners of The Horse Soldier, in the early part of the 1990’s

This firearm was produced by the firm E. Remington of Herkimer, New York in 1847.This single shot percussion rifle features the original 33-inch barrel of .54 caliber. The bore is fair. The original open block sight is in place as is the front blade sight. Since a bayonet was required, this weapon would have had a brass bayonet adaptor of the type patented by Boyle and Gamble of Richmond; these do come up for sale. The lock plate is stamped, “REMINGTON'S" over "HERKIMER" over "NY” forward of hammer and “U.S." over "1852” behind hammer. The threaded ramrod is period, adapted for this very rifle, but an Austrian Model 1842. The breech tang date is not visible because in the guns working life the barrel tang cracked and was repaired and filed smooth. The “US” and inspector’s marks are not visible on the barrel due to wear, a dark patina and pitting at the breech. “STEEL” is barely visible along barrel’s edge. All metal has a dark age brown patina. The brass furniture has a mottled yellow patina. “US” is stamped butt plate marking. The arm is mechanically perfect. The rear sling swivel is broken off, and the front swivel is probably replaced. Screw heads all around the arm have been polished up a while back but this is a minor issue as all the screws are original to this arm. The walnut stock is in nice patina and has no breaks or major dings. On the wood flat opposite the lock plate are two government cartouches; these are light but visible. Last but not least is the wonderful carving on the left of the butt stock: "D W P" over "Co E" followed by "6 NC"; this is Daniel W. Parker of Company E, a member of the 6th North Carolina Infantry Regiment Confederate States of America.

HISTORY: One of best Gettysburg firearms we have ever had the privilege to handle this Mississippi rifle was carried until lost or exchanged at Gettysburg by David W. Parker of the 6th North Carolina State Troops CSA. Please click on this link (History of the 6th North Carolina Infantry Regiment in the Civil War). Private D.W. Parker enlisted in August of 1861, and he served almost consistently until captured at The Battle of Rappahannock Station November 7, 1863. Held prisoner he died the 5th of January 1865 at Point Lookout, Maryland. Since this Mississippi rifle was acquired by the Rosensteel family and was therefore a Gettysburg relic it is likely that Parker intentionally dropped his 11-year-old battle worn weapon to exchange it for one of the newer Yankee versions of the Model 1855 rifle-muskets in the preferred .58 caliber; a practice General Lee in written orders was actually encouraging.

A great condition battlefield picked up rifle most likely found immediately after the battle then purchased by the Rosensteel family for the National Museum.  [pe][ph:L]

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