Civil War gun ??? made in Mill Creek By D Nippes (how much, inspector)

[matt wolosin]

Mill creek Pa.
I would like any info about an old arms co. from mill creek. The name of the co. is D NIPPES. I've got an old percussion rifle with markings on it stating that it was made by D Nippes Mill Creek Pa. the model number is 1842 and it has US stamped on it as well. Could this be a civil war gun?

[PA.Dutchman]

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Nippes M. 1840 Musket SELLER NAMEDennis Fulmer Antique Firearms
(Feedback 100% View) SELLER STOCK #CATEGORYAntique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Perc. Misc. CONDITIONUsed - See Item Description.Price: $1,495.00

D.S. Nippes Model 1840 Maynard Tape Primed conversion Musket, (Very Rare) 69 cal Rifled Bore VG plus , real nice bore, Mech VG plus, Wood VG plus with inspector markings and appears to have had an excellent repair to the wrist area. Has a 42” Rd barrel with bayonet lug on the underside. Has a orig. US marked bayonet included. The breech of the barrel is marked JH US proofed and dated 1842 . Has orig. 3 barrel bands and orig. sling swivels. The sling and ramrod are replacements. Has an original US marked buttplate. The lockplate has the correct conversion hammer and bolster but the Maynard parts are missing as most of them were removed. The rear of the lockplate is marked Mill Creek PA 1843 , The markings D.Nippes US and eagle markings are not visible due to the conversion.

[PA.Dutchman]

Here is a little more just do a web search and a lot will come up.

Reports from the Court of Claims ... - Google Book Search

[matt wolosin]

Thanks Dutchman, very helpful.... very interesting...

[sixsigmadan]

Matt,

Wow! What a find.

I am actually a descendant of Daniel Nippes. My name is Daniel and Nippes is my mother's maiden name. I have visited the Mill Creek plant in 1997 (and Daniel's grave) and I am very interested in all things related to Nippes Rifles. If you are interested in selling your rifle (I have no idea how much it is worth) shoot me an email: sixsigmadan@comcast.net. Even if you are not interested in selling it, I'd like to know how much it is worth and, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you please send me some photographs of the rifle. Just knowing one exists with the markings still on it has made my day.