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US Armory Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

First US rifle designed for percussion ignition; popular in Mexican-American War.

Type: Rifle

Action: Single-Shot

Caliber: .54 Cal

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1841, USA

Weight: 9.5 oz

Overall length: 48.75"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Infantry, Military