MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PISTOL CARBINE WITH ATTACHABLE SHOULDER STOCK.

MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PISTOL CARBINE WITH ATTACHABLE SHOULDER STOCK. SN 15. Cal. 60 smooth bore. 12″ bbl marked with a clear “VP” Eagle Head on the left breech and clearly dated “1855” on tang. Folding rear sight intact and in place. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Spread-winged Eagle clearly marked on primer door. “US” over “Springfield” on front of lock and dated “1855” behind the hammer. Buttcap is stamped “15”. No inspector mark visible opposite the lock, which is common in these guns. Accompanied by its probably longtime companion attachable stock, which is stamped “12” on the back of the yoke and “US” on the brass buttplate tang. Both swing swivels and sling ring are intact. CONDITION: Very Good plus. Lock mechanism functions, but shows a 1/2″ long crack midway up hammer. All brass furniture in very good condition. Wood is in very good condition as well, but worth noting is a few, small 1/2″ stress cracks at the back of the lock and one 3/4″ stress crack at the front of lock which are tight and do not affect soundness of stock. Stock is in very good condition, showing its age with minor handling nicks. 4-31869 PS49 (3,000-4,000)

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
	1659	$6,325.00	MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PISTOL CARBINE WITH ATTACHABLE SHOULDER STOCK. SN 15. Cal. 60 smooth bore. 12″ bbl marked with a clear “VP” Eagle Head on the left breech and clearly dated “1855” on tang. Folding rear sight intact and in place. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Spread-winged Eagle clearly marked on primer door. “US” over “Springfield” on front of lock and dated “1855” behind the hammer. Buttcap is stamped “15”. No inspector mark visible opposite the lock, which is common in these guns. Accompanied by its probably longtime companion attachable stock, which is stamped “12” on the back of the yoke and “US” on the brass buttplate tang. Both swing swivels and sling ring are intact. CONDITION: Very Good plus. Lock mechanism functions, but shows a 1/2″ long crack midway up hammer. All brass furniture in very good condition. Wood is in very good condition as well, but worth noting is a few, small 1/2″ stress cracks at the back of the lock and one 3/4″ stress crack at the front of lock which are tight and do not affect soundness of stock. Stock is in very good condition, showing its age with minor handling nicks. 4-31869 PS49 (3,000-4,000) 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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