Looking for an 1841 Mississippi Rifle

Niederlander · October 08, 2012, 05:54:46 PM

Gentlemen,
I'm looking for a reproduction 1841 Mississippi Rifle if anyone has one sitting in the safe. I may a have something to trade if that would work for you. Let me know!

Tascosa Joe · October 09, 2012, 08:37:51 AM

I was in Cabela's in Fort Worth over the week end. They have a .58 cal Navy Arms rifle that appears to be an 1841. Brass nose cap barrel bands and patch box for $299. it is in the Gun Library.

Niederlander · October 09, 2012, 09:09:50 AM

I will check on that. Thanks!

Pitspitr · October 09, 2012, 09:18:19 AM

Most likely Kearney would have it brought up so that you could look at it with no committment to buy it.

Tascosa Joe · October 09, 2012, 10:58:46 AM

They ship between stores for $25.

Pitspitr · October 09, 2012, 11:43:41 AM

That may depend on the store...or maybe their policy has changed. I've had a couple shipped between stores and have never been charged. One time I was trying to decide between 2 Krags and they had both shipped in and I bought the one I liked better.

Tascosa Joe · October 09, 2012, 01:25:05 PM

I know the one time I was having something shipped between stores, they charged.

Niederlander · October 09, 2012, 05:52:24 PM

I called them and it sounded like it's a Zuave (sp?), so I'm still in the market. Thanks anyway!

Drydock · October 09, 2012, 07:54:36 PM

Keep an eye on Gunbroker. I've seen a few in the last few months, all under $400 (repro's of course).

Niederlander · October 09, 2012, 11:49:20 PM

Yep, that's my plan! (That Plainsman thing sounds like it could be fun, and I've always liked the Mississippi rifle since I first saw one in the Old West Series "The Mexican War"!)

Drydock · October 10, 2012, 11:20:39 AM

Yeah, I picked up a musketoon off Gunbroker last month, figure to go play with the TAPS guys sometime.

US Scout · October 11, 2012, 08:24:31 PM

Quote from: Niederlander on October 08, 2012, 05:54:46 PM
Gentlemen,
I'm looking for a reproduction 1841 Mississippi Rifle if anyone has one sitting in the safe. I may a have something to trade if that would work for you. Let me know!

Think I have one sitting in the back of the gun safe. Never fired. I'll check tomorrow.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

Niederlander · October 12, 2012, 06:09:23 AM

Let me know what you have, I may be interested!

US Scout · October 15, 2012, 08:20:02 PM

Quote from: US Scout on October 11, 2012, 08:24:31 PM

Think I have one sitting in the back of the gun safe. Never fired. I'll check tomorrow.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

Turns out my Mississippi turned into an 1853 Enfield.

On seeing it I remembered I swapped the one for the other some years ago.

US Scout
Brig Gen, GAF

crzygerry · October 18, 2012, 04:27:45 PM

i have possibly th first john griffith from cinn ohio made this rifle and remington bought a contract he had with the govt. in or about 1841 or 1842 it is marked on th barrell as his rifle is has like new tiger maple wood it is called half stock cause th stock does not extend right to the edge of th barrell i was told this rifle might be priceless because untill remington bought his contract all they made was barells

crzygerry · October 18, 2012, 05:18:54 PM

read my post for your interest in a real miss rifle