^Lot 786 ELI WHITNEY CONTRACT US MODEL 1841 RIFLE

BARREL 33". CALIBER 54. Lock stamped E.WHITNEY US N. HAVEN 1850. Features brass furniture to include 2-bands, guard, butt plate and patch box. Walnut stock with steel ramrod and comes with an old canvas sling. Condition. Hammer cocks and works but spongy. Stock has usual small dents and scratches with repair on right side. Brass has toned. Iron is patina. Legends are good. Bore is crisp with minor residue. ANTIQUE