One of the most accurate arms used during the Mexican War of 1846-48 and the California gold rush was the U.S. Model 1841 Rifle, more commonly called the Mississippi Rifle.
This percussion muzzleloader earned its nickname through distinguished service with Col. Jefferson Davis’ First Mississippi Regiment during the Mexican War.
Also dubbed the Whitney, Windsor or Yager, which was adopted from the German word Jaeger for hunter, this longarm was the standard issue to the Regiment of Mo
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