MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE WITH SLING, SABER BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE WITH SLING, SABER BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN NSN. Cal. 58 rifled with 3 grooves. No evidence of proof marks on left breech flat and no date on top of bbl. 33″ bbl with front sight set back 1″ from muzzle, the sight showing evidence of roughness. Bayonet lug is set back 3-9/16″ from muzzle. Long-range rear sight mounted 3″ in front of breech is blued, as is the cone. Ramrod is orig to gun. Breech tang marked “A33” underneath. Lockplate is marked “US” over “HARPER’S FERRY” in front of the primer door, which has a Spread-Winged Eagle. To the rear of the hammer is the date “1860”. Walnut stock lacks inspectors’ marks, except for the inspector’s stamp of a script “TR” underneath buttplate. Under the steel patch pox is the mortise for the attachable sharp shooters muzzle sight; however, sight is not included. Steel buttplate marked “US”. Brass furniture includes nose cap and both bbl bands are stamped with “U” behind the band springs. Gun has attached to it, a white buff sling marked in a 1-1/4″ oval “R. WHITE” over “US” over “ORD DEPT” over “SUB INSPECTOR” and additionally marked with a partially legible “HYD/ & GO/NEW YORK” maker’s mark. Accompanying gun is a MODEL 1855 Saber Bayonet with scabbard. Brass hilt is marked “JD” behind the muzzle ring and “JD” inside the mortise as well as a “1”, with additional numbering of “51” and “49” on the hilt. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good plus. Stock shows only several slight 3/16″ losses in front of buttplate, but overall in smooth condition. Additionally, there are some slight losses behind the lock. 3/4″ loss of wood behind rear bbl band on left side. Entire bbl shows evidence of a light circular polishing. 21-3/4″ bayonet blade and accompanying scabbard are in fine condition. 4-31961 PS33 (5,000-6,500)

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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	1609	$11,500.00	MODEL 1855 HARPERS FERRY RIFLE WITH SLING, SABER BAYONET AND SCABBARD. SN NSN. Cal. 58 rifled with 3 grooves. No evidence of proof marks on left breech flat and no date on top of bbl. 33″ bbl with front sight set back 1″ from muzzle, the sight showing evidence of roughness. Bayonet lug is set back 3-9/16″ from muzzle. Long-range rear sight mounted 3″ in front of breech is blued, as is the cone. Ramrod is orig to gun. Breech tang marked “A33” underneath. Lockplate is marked “US” over “HARPER’S FERRY” in front of the primer door, which has a Spread-Winged Eagle. To the rear of the hammer is the date “1860”. Walnut stock lacks inspectors’ marks, except for the inspector’s stamp of a script “TR” underneath buttplate. Under the steel patch pox is the mortise for the attachable sharp shooters muzzle sight; however, sight is not included. Steel buttplate marked “US”. Brass furniture includes nose cap and both bbl bands are stamped with “U” behind the band springs. Gun has attached to it, a white buff sling marked in a 1-1/4″ oval “R. WHITE” over “US” over “ORD DEPT” over “SUB INSPECTOR” and additionally marked with a partially legible “HYD/ & GO/NEW YORK” maker’s mark. Accompanying gun is a MODEL 1855 Saber Bayonet with scabbard. Brass hilt is marked “JD” behind the muzzle ring and “JD” inside the mortise as well as a “1”, with additional numbering of “51” and “49” on the hilt. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Very Good plus. Stock shows only several slight 3/16″ losses in front of buttplate, but overall in smooth condition. Additionally, there are some slight losses behind the lock. 3/4″ loss of wood behind rear bbl band on left side. Entire bbl shows evidence of a light circular polishing. 21-3/4″ bayonet blade and accompanying scabbard are in fine condition. 4-31961 PS33 (5,000-6,500) 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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