RARE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL DETACHABLE STOCK.

This popular and scarce Civil War curiosity was only made for 2 years and this gun is dated in first year of production 1855 and so marked on lockplate with matching 1855 on barrel. Gun exhibits all markings normally encountered, including inspector cartouche stamped in stock opposite the lock which is marked “US Springfield”. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears complete, all original. Brass mountings to stock and pistol have clean, mustard patina. Steel is grey with staining and pitting, though all markings are discernible. The eagle on Maynard tape door typically badly worn, is clearly discernible among the pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small blemishes with hand worn patina. Arm is fully functional, including Maynard device and pivoting ramrod. Gun retains crisp, well defined rifling in bore. Assembly “1” is found on buttcap and “7” on stock yoke. 49055-176 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2182

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2182	$3,555.00	RARE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL DETACHABLE STOCK. This popular and scarce Civil War curiosity was only made for 2 years and this gun is dated in first year of production 1855 and so marked on lockplate with matching 1855 on barrel. Gun exhibits all markings normally encountered, including inspector cartouche stamped in stock opposite the lock which is marked “US Springfield”. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears complete, all original. Brass mountings to stock and pistol have clean, mustard patina. Steel is grey with staining and pitting, though all markings are discernible. The eagle on Maynard tape door typically badly worn, is clearly discernible among the pitting. Stocks are sound and solid with numerous small blemishes with hand worn patina. Arm is fully functional, including Maynard device and pivoting ramrod. Gun retains crisp, well defined rifling in bore. Assembly “1” is found on buttcap and “7” on stock yoke. 49055-176 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2182 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH ORIGINAL DETACHABLE STOCK.