Offered here is an excavated piece from a model 1841 “Mississippi” rifle. The relic is the brass nose cap/barrel band with sling swivel from the muzzle end of a Mississippi rifle.

The interesting thing is that this is from a Confederate altered rifle.  J.H. Happoldt of Charleston, South Carolina was hired to alter and repair weapons for the Confederacy. The alterations needed for some m-1841 Mississippi rifles was to have these nose caps cut back and reshaped to accept a saber bayonet.

This “dug” piece has perfect green patina. Unknown recovery location. Reference pages 343 – 349 in “Confederate Rifles & Muskets” by Murphy and Madaus.   [jet]

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