US Model 1841 Rifle
Object Details
Description (Brief)
Put into production at Harpers Ferry in 1846, the Model 1841 is also known as the Mississippi Rifle due to its success in the Mexican War with the Mississippi regiment under the command of Colonel Jefferson Davis. Approximately 70,000 Model 1841s were produced by Harpers Ferry and contractors between 1846 and 1855. In 1861, these .54 caliber rifles were put back into service on both sides.
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Whitney Arms Company
date made
1855
Object Name
rifle
rifle, percussion
Other Terms
rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .54 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa
place made
United States
Subject
Firearms
related event
Civil War
Measurements
overall: 7 in x 49 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 17.78 cm x 125.095 cm x 6.985 cm
Globally Unique ID (GUID)
Record ID
nmah_417407