Original U.S. Civil War Colt .58 Minié Conversion M1841 Mississippi Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet Serial 228 - Dated 1861 Brown Bess One about 700 of these

One about 700 of these rare carbines were produced

The spring for the marlin spike does not show any issues

On the underside of the stock just to the rear of the trigger guard it is stamped with serial number M / 434723

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26 Aug-18 Oct 1943

Original U.S. Civil War Colt .58 Minié Conversion M1841 Mississippi Rifle Brass Hilted Bayonet Serial 228 - Dated 1861 Brown Bess One about 700 of theseOriginal item: Only One Available. A great Civil War Long Gun, the U. S. . 54 Caliber Percussion Rifle was in 1841 way ahead of its time and showed stout service in the American Mexican War. They were well regarded, and still in arsenal as the tensions rose, culminating in the U. S. Civil War of 1861 1865. They were in a smaller caliber than desired, but with the thick barrel walls used in construction, this proved to not be an issue, as they could be