This historic percussion lock weapon gained it's name as a result of it's performance in the hands of Jefferson Davis's Mississippi Regiment during the Mexican War. The rifle was obsolete by 1855. However, it had previouslyproen so effective that it was rebuilt to take the .54, then the .58 cal. Minie.

Bbl.length:33"; O.A.L.: 48"; Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz; Rec. Bullet: .58 or .54 cal. Minie.