MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED MUSKET.

SN N/A. Cal. .58, 40″ long bbl marked at breech “1858” and on left bbl flat “V/P/eagle head” and stamped “1” on bbl flat and “25” on tang (rack numbers). Lock marked on primer door with spread-winged eagle dated front flat of lock plate ‘U.S./HARPERS FERRY” and dated “1858” behind the hammer. This is the first pattern 1855 rifle musket having the high side wall rear sight and brass nose cap. Balance of furniture is steel and the butt plate is marked “US”. The walnut stock is stamped opposite the lock in script “LB” in a cartouche and script “JAS” in a cartouche. This was the most modern musket in armories at the beginning of the Civil War and these guns typically saw hard use both North and South and this is an honest survivor in complete original condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal is very good and gray/bright overall with old cleaning, scattered staining and pitting. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. The stock is sound and solid with discernible cartouches, though the “JAS” initials are barely discernible. Stock exhibits numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches with notable erosion around and under rear band. Brass nose cap is well fit with light mustard patina. Bore exhibits good discernible rifling with pitting. 4-51887 JS143 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2318

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2318	$2,300.00	MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED MUSKET. SN N/A. Cal. .58, 40″ long bbl marked at breech “1858” and on left bbl flat “V/P/eagle head” and stamped “1” on bbl flat and “25” on tang (rack numbers). Lock marked on primer door with spread-winged eagle dated front flat of lock plate ‘U.S./HARPERS FERRY” and dated “1858” behind the hammer. This is the first pattern 1855 rifle musket having the high side wall rear sight and brass nose cap. Balance of furniture is steel and the butt plate is marked “US”. The walnut stock is stamped opposite the lock in script “LB” in a cartouche and script “JAS” in a cartouche. This was the most modern musket in armories at the beginning of the Civil War and these guns typically saw hard use both North and South and this is an honest survivor in complete original condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Metal is very good and gray/bright overall with old cleaning, scattered staining and pitting. Markings all discernible as can be seen in photos. The stock is sound and solid with discernible cartouches, though the “JAS” initials are barely discernible. Stock exhibits numerous small storage dings, dents and scratches with notable erosion around and under rear band. Brass nose cap is well fit with light mustard patina. Bore exhibits good discernible rifling with pitting. 4-51887 JS143 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 2318 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED MUSKET.