AN ELI WHITNEY CONTRACT U.S. MODEL 1841 'MISSISSIPPI' RIFLE, 1851. .33 in., .58 caliber browned barrel with brass blade front sight and notch rear sight, the breech marked 'US/GW/VP' and the breech plug tang '1851'; flat lock plate with rounded tail marked 'N.HAVEN/1851' and 'E.WHITNEY/US' below the bolster; walnut stock with 'GW' and 'W.A.T.' cartouches on the left side; brass furniture of proper form, the patch box containing a cleaning jag, combination tool and extra nipple, with proper brass tipped steel rammer and sling swivels. Overall lg. 48 7/8 in. Condition: Barrel browning is strong, lock shows just a trace of case color, stock has minor dings and dents, brass is toned to yellow, lock functions properly. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing