Model 1841 U.S. Percussion Rifle, Harpers Ferry, mfg. 1857, .54 caliber, 33" round barrel, blade front sight, steel ramrod threaded at one end, two brass barrel bands, fixed rear sight behind cutout for another sight, the barrel opposite the hammer with visible marks "U.S., J H.(or JHK ?), V over P", the left barrel flat marked "STEEL" and "M", the lockplate marked with forward of the hammer with an eagle over "U.S.", the lockplate marked behind the hammer on three lined "Harpers Ferry 1854", two oval inspection marks at left stock wrist with lettering obscured, brass trigger guard, two sling swivels, white cloth sling, brass patch box at right buttstock, brass buttplate marked "U.S." at upper tang, wood and metal with expected wear and scratches, barrel mostly brown with some black, action is good and correct between trigger and hammer, the bore is extraordinarily clean and seemingly without surface rust as far in as can be seen by cataloger, overall approx. 48.5"l, 9.60lbs Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**