MODEL 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE, CHARLESTON, SC. Cal. 58, S# 53. Standard configuration of 1852 dated Remington contract 1841 Mississippi rifle, 33" barrel, brass furniture. The 1861 John H. Happoldt, Charleston, South Carolina is thought to have altered less than 100 rifles as the highest serial number noted to date is "75", the lowest "4". Alteration consisted of adding bayonet lug and cutting front strapping band back in distinct configuration characteristic to Happoldt as noted by Murphy and Madaus in 1996 text Confederate Rifles and Muskets. Happoldt then serial numbered "53" on barrel about 1" from muzzle on left side. UNATTACHED ACESSORIES: copy of pages concerning Happoldt alterations in Madaus & Murphy text. CONDITION: very good overall, barrel has been cleaned with pitting at breech, partially discernible barrel proofs. Lock markings are crisp, 2 partially discernible inspector cartouches are visible opposite lock, brass furniture has been polished, toned to light mustard patina. Ramrod is cut down, unthreaded 1842 rod. Mechanically fine, clean smooth .58 caliber bore with no rifling. PROVENANCE: Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (01-25309/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.