M1841 Mississippi rifled musket was a percussion cap battle rifle, issued to US Army and used in Seminole Wars, Mexican–American War and American Civil War. The rifle was produced on Harpers Ferry Armory, originally in .54 caliber and after 1855 in .58 caliber that became standard for Army rifles; many older Mississippi rifles were re-bored. The nickname "Mississippi" originated from the volunteer regiment Mississippi Rifles under Col. Jefferson Davis that was the first unit to use these guns.
Specifications
Mass: 9 lb 4 oz (4.2 kg)
Length: 48.5 in (1,230 mm)
Barrel length: 33 in (840 mm)
Cartridge: .54 ball, .58 Minie ball
Rate of fire: 2-3 per minute
Muzzle velocity: 1,000 to 1,200 feet per second
Effective firing range: up to 1100 yards
The M1841 Mississippi Musket and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
