Revised: 3/9/2018

Please Note: Pistol-carbine is accompanied by an original 1858 dated letter on Springfield Armory stationary signed by superintendent.

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.

SN 16. Cal. .58. 12″ bbl. Standard markings. 1856 dated on lock and bbl tang. Clear cartouches on left side opposite lock. Orig swivel ramrod. Proper matching detachable shoulder stock with “US” stamped on top of buttplate. Both gun and stock are numbered “16”. No cartouche on stock. Rear sight appears to be a replacement. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Fine with metal surfaces exhibiting an even matching patina. Uniform extremely minor pitting on exposed steel parts. All markings are clear and sharp in metal. Wood appears to have had an additional coat of varnish applied, cartouches are still visible. Bore has light pitting with well defined rifling. Mechanics are fine. 53094-68 GER (3,500-4,500) – Lot 2305

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2305	$6,037.50	Revised: 3/9/2018 Please Note: Pistol-carbine is accompanied by an original 1858 dated letter on Springfield Armory stationary signed by superintendent. SCARCE AND DESIRABLE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK. SN 16. Cal. .58. 12″ bbl. Standard markings. 1856 dated on lock and bbl tang. Clear cartouches on left side opposite lock. Orig swivel ramrod. Proper matching detachable shoulder stock with “US” stamped on top of buttplate. Both gun and stock are numbered “16”. No cartouche on stock. Rear sight appears to be a replacement. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Fine with metal surfaces exhibiting an even matching patina. Uniform extremely minor pitting on exposed steel parts. All markings are clear and sharp in metal. Wood appears to have had an additional coat of varnish applied, cartouches are still visible. Bore has light pitting with well defined rifling. Mechanics are fine. 53094-68 GER (3,500-4,500) – Lot 2305 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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SCARCE AND DESIRABLE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING STOCK.