SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK.

SN NSN. Cal 58. Usual configuration with 12” oct to rnd bbl with small front sight and 2-leaf rear sight graduated to 400yds, usual markings on the lockplate with 1855 date. It has brass furniture with a captive rammer and sling loops on the band, butt of the pistol and toe of the stock. The pistol has assembly no. 10 on the butt and the stock has a matching assembly no. 10 on the lower tang. The heel of the brass buttplate is stamped US. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retaining a considerable amount of what appears to be its original bright polish; with remnants of grease along bbl channel & around bbl band; proofs are clear; lock retains a considerable amount of its bright polish with considerable browning & staining; brass retains a dark mustard to brown patina; stock is very fine with a raised wood grain, a 3/4 x 1-1/4 piece of stock on left side adjacent to butt cap has been replaced with putty; finish on butt stock matches well. A good representative example of this important military pistol, unusual with matching numbers on pistol and stock. 4-49779, no MGM292 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2538

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
	2538	$5,750.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK. SN NSN. Cal 58. Usual configuration with 12” oct to rnd bbl with small front sight and 2-leaf rear sight graduated to 400yds, usual markings on the lockplate with 1855 date. It has brass furniture with a captive rammer and sling loops on the band, butt of the pistol and toe of the stock. The pistol has assembly no. 10 on the butt and the stock has a matching assembly no. 10 on the lower tang. The heel of the brass buttplate is stamped US. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retaining a considerable amount of what appears to be its original bright polish; with remnants of grease along bbl channel & around bbl band; proofs are clear; lock retains a considerable amount of its bright polish with considerable browning & staining; brass retains a dark mustard to brown patina; stock is very fine with a raised wood grain, a 3/4 x 1-1/4 piece of stock on left side adjacent to butt cap has been replaced with putty; finish on butt stock matches well. A good representative example of this important military pistol, unusual with matching numbers on pistol and stock. 4-49779, no MGM292 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2538 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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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK.