SPRINGFIELD 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET.

SPRINGFIELD 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .58. 40″ bbl with square base front sight, and 3-leaf rear sight(standing blade missing left side point.) Bbl retained by three bands, center equipped with sling swivel, and accompanied with a steel ramrod. Lock-plate dated “1859” at rear. Equipped with Maynard tape prime with eagle motif on cover and marked, “U.S/Springfield” on front. Top of bbl dated “1859” and left side carries VP eagle proof. Stock has strong inspectors cartouche on left side above trigger, and tang of butt-plate is stamped, “U.S.” Mounted with 1-pc straight grain uncheckered walnut. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows its orig bright finish mixed with some light patina in a few areas, and being dark near the rear sight and around bolster. Lock-plate is bright with some dried oil around hammer and Maynard tape prime. Stock is sound with a minor crack behind lock-plate with typical nicks and dings, and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is dark with moderate pitting. 4-33820 BDT267 (3,000-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1448	$3,738.00	SPRINGFIELD 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. .58. 40″ bbl with square base front sight, and 3-leaf rear sight(standing blade missing left side point.) Bbl retained by three bands, center equipped with sling swivel, and accompanied with a steel ramrod. Lock-plate dated “1859” at rear. Equipped with Maynard tape prime with eagle motif on cover and marked, “U.S/Springfield” on front. Top of bbl dated “1859” and left side carries VP eagle proof. Stock has strong inspectors cartouche on left side above trigger, and tang of butt-plate is stamped, “U.S.” Mounted with 1-pc straight grain uncheckered walnut. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl shows its orig bright finish mixed with some light patina in a few areas, and being dark near the rear sight and around bolster. Lock-plate is bright with some dried oil around hammer and Maynard tape prime. Stock is sound with a minor crack behind lock-plate with typical nicks and dings, and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp and bore is dark with moderate pitting. 4-33820 BDT267 (3,000-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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