Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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James Merrill was tasked with converting Model 1841 Mississippi rifles from their standard muzzleloader setup to a breechloading setup using his own design. Of the 100 he worked on, only 86 were delivered, and far fewer survive today.

This gun will be available in the May 2021 sale from Lewis & Grant Auctions. Visit lewisandgrant.com for more info.
UPDATE: Sold for $10,350 including 15% buyer's premium.

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