The Model 1841 is the first official percussion rifle adopted by the U.S. Military. Harpers Ferry Armory manufactured approximately 25,296 Model 1841 rifles between 1846-1855. With most of these rifles receiving various alterations, this example is of the original Harpers Ferry pattern with no alterations or provisions for a bayonet and still retains its original .54 caliber seven-groove rifling for use with patched round balls. Harpers Ferry Armory Model 1841 rifles are described on pages 110-115 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III", with this exact rifle photographed on pages 110 and 112. Fitted with brass blade front and fixed notch rear sights. It has standard markings and features including a browned barrel, casehardened lock, brass fittings, and a steel trumpet head ramrod with brass tip. 1845 dated lock plate and 1846 dated barrel tang. "JHK" (John Henry King) cartouche on the left flat of the stock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a correct pattern buffed sling, wood tampion, and extra nipple and tools in the patch box. Provenance: The George Moller Collection