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US Model 1841 "Mississippi" rifle
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| Description | United States Model 1841 percussion .54 caliber rifle. The model became known as the "Mississippi Rifle" when it was used by a regiment of Mississippians during the Mexican American War. This rifle was disabled by bullet strike to its barrel while in use at the Battle of Birch Coulee during the 1862 Dakota War. The rifle has a walnut stock and brass mountings as well as its original iron ramrod, browned iron barrel and brass patch box on the stock. Manufactured by the New Haven Armory in Connecticut, owned by Eli Whitney Blake. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 50 inches length overall 33 inches length barrel .54 caliber |
| Nomenclature | Rifle (long gun) |
| Creation | Patented by: Whitney, Eli Issued by: United States Army Made in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
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Made in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States Used in Birch Coulee, Renville County, Minnesota, United States U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Birch Coulee, Battle of, 1862 Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865--Equipment and supplies. Firearms. Armament. Tools & Equipment. Firearms |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1841 - Not later than 1862 Content: 1841 Designed Use: Not later than 1862 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 3317.H463 |