.58, 33" barrel, s/n 5983. Colt alteration of a Whitney contract US M-1841 Mississippi Rifle. Lock dated 1853, barrel dated 1855. Saber bayonet adapter ring is mismatched, numbered 4186. Correct Colt installed rear sight. Originally browned, now void of finish. Brass mountings, walnut stock, both sling swivels present. Original brass tipped 1841 ramrod present. Correct brass handled saber bayonet, dated 1861 and numbered 3692. Condition: Very good. Metal mottled gray with scattered oxidation, dried oil and discoloration. Scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Brass cleaned to bright. Stock with added finish, numerous bumps and dings and a repaired crack at the triggerguard. Bayonet in good condition.
.58, 33" barrel, s/n 5983. Colt alteration of a Whitney contract US M-1841 Mississippi Rifle. Lock dated 1853, barrel dated 1855. Saber bayonet adapter ring is mismatched, numbered 4186. Correct Colt installed rear sight. Originally browned, now void of finish. Brass mountings, walnut stock, both sling swivels present. Original brass tipped 1841 ramrod present. Correct brass handled saber bayonet, dated 1861 and numbered 3692. Condition: Very good. Metal mottled gray with scattered oxidation, dried oil and discoloration. Scattered pinpricking and light pitting. Mechanically functional, good bore with strong rifling and moderate pitting. Brass cleaned to bright. Stock with added finish, numerous bumps and dings and a repaired crack at the triggerguard. Bayonet in good condition.
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