Mississippi rifle

[jr baker]

I know the original Mississippi or harper ferry model 1841 was made in 54 cal but I know some was bored to 58 when the 1855 was adopted so my question is would the 58 of the Springfield would it been the same load and bullet and how different would it have been then say a Enfield 58 thanks

 

[johan_steele]

I know the original Mississippi or harper ferry model 1841 was made in 54 cal but I know some was bored to 58 when the 1855 was adopted so my question is would the 58 of the Springfield would it been the same load and bullet and how different would it have been then say a Enfield 58 thanks

The M1841 in .58 could be fed either the Springfield or Enfield cartridge with no issue.