SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58 3-Groove rifling. Standard configuration except transitional to later type with two leaf rear sight, steel nosecap (however without patchbox). “1859” date is on bbl and rear of lockplate, with eagle on tape primer cover. Inspectors initials “JL” are on left side of stock. Rack no. “94” is stamped behind bbl tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Gerber in 1983. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Iron parts retain a majority of what appears to be their orig bright polish, showing light cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with perhaps a bit of oil rubbed in long ago, over a number of minor marks, knocks, and scrapes. Inspector’s initials are sharp and clear. Bore is excellent. Lock is crisp. Tape primer contains all of its parts and is operational. A very fine example of this normally heavily used model. 4-45464 MGM52 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1681	$4,600.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58 3-Groove rifling. Standard configuration except transitional to later type with two leaf rear sight, steel nosecap (however without patchbox). “1859” date is on bbl and rear of lockplate, with eagle on tape primer cover. Inspectors initials “JL” are on left side of stock. Rack no. “94” is stamped behind bbl tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Gerber in 1983. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Iron parts retain a majority of what appears to be their orig bright polish, showing light cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig oil finish with perhaps a bit of oil rubbed in long ago, over a number of minor marks, knocks, and scrapes. Inspector’s initials are sharp and clear. Bore is excellent. Lock is crisp. Tape primer contains all of its parts and is operational. A very fine example of this normally heavily used model. 4-45464 MGM52 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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