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    M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

    Hallo Kameraden!

    Question...?

    Would there be any AC Forum interest for a "QHT" (Quickie How To) or suggestions thread on altering the M1841 to any of the post 1855-1862ish .58 "versions?"

    I am about to do an arsenal as well as a Colt "conversion, and thought I could post some "easy words and resources" for anyone who wanted a "more CWish" alternate to the repro "Mex War" version out of the box (not that the early configuration did not see service- just for something more "personalized and unique," or a version research and documentation calls for for one's unit or personal impression.)

    Ja? Nein? Vielleicht?

    Curt-Heinrich Schmidt
    Rainy Day Mess
    Curt Schmidt
    In gleichem Schritt und Tritt, Curt Schmidt

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    Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

    Ja, Herr Schmidt.
    It's a great idea. Afterall. Isn't that one of the functions of this board. To spread knowledge?
    Barry Dusel

    In memory: Wm. Stanley, 6th PA Cav. Ernst C. Braun, 9th PA. Cav. John E. Brown & Edwin C. Brown, 23rd PVI

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      Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

      There are so many varients I can't keep them straight. Go for it! Shame the only time they can be used is in LH events.
      Jim Mayo
      Portsmouth Rifles, Company G, 9th Va. Inf.

      CW Show and Tell Site
      http://www.angelfire.com/ma4/j_mayo/index.html

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        Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

        Curt,

        I use my 1841 rifle often, enjoy it very much, and would greatly appreciate such a handy how-to article. If it wouldn't be too much to ask, could you please add in a photograph of the correct maintenance tools which were issued for this fine weapon?

        BIG THUMBS UP!

        Charles Heath
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          Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

          Hallo Herr Charles!

          "could you please add in a photograph of the correct maintenance tools which were issued for this fine weapon?"

          A most excellent suggestion, thanks!

          While I have the references and "artifacts," this Luddite does not know how to post images here. (If someone would/could e-mail me a "how to" or instructions, in a discreet brown paper wrapper, for posting pictures- I would give it a try).

          Danke!

          Curt-Heinrich Schmidt
          If They'd a Had PC's In 1862, They'd a Used Them Mess
          Curt Schmidt
          In gleichem Schritt und Tritt, Curt Schmidt

          -Hard and sharp as flint...secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster.
          -Haplogroup R1b M343 (Subclade R1b1a2 M269)
          -Pointless Folksy Wisdom Mess, Oblio Lodge #1
          -Vastly Ignorant
          -Often incorrect, technically, historically, factually.

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          • #6
            Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

            Friend Curt,

            Another option is to link the article here.

            A nice "Shade Tree Mess" project, says I.

            j
            Jay White

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            • #7
              Re: M1841 "Mississippi" Rifles Question?

              Hallo Kameraden!

              A smattering, a smattering... Well, no one said "No." ;-)

              I will put together a four part QHT for:

              1. M1841's with late model M1855 Rifle-Musket rear sights, etc.
              2. M1841's with early model M1855 Rifle rear sights, etc.
              3. M1841 Colt contract conversions, etc.
              4. M1841 tools

              Curt-Heinrich Schmidt
              Last edited by Curt Schmidt; 06-29-2004, 06:34 PM.
              Curt Schmidt
              In gleichem Schritt und Tritt, Curt Schmidt

              -Hard and sharp as flint...secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster.
              -Haplogroup R1b M343 (Subclade R1b1a2 M269)
              -Pointless Folksy Wisdom Mess, Oblio Lodge #1
              -Vastly Ignorant
              -Often incorrect, technically, historically, factually.

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