SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. This is a fine and complete 1859 dated gun with 1859 on both lock and bbl. Gun appears all original and complete including bayonet and original scabbard. Gun conforms to the all features of this configuration. CONDITION: Bbl overall is gray/white with sharp edges at breech with scattered staining and pitting. VP over eagle head proof is crisp and discernible, as is bbl date. There is a “21” stamped on bbl flat just behind correct 2-leaf rear sight. Rifling to bore is very good. Lock is complete and functional, including Maynard device. Markings on lock are crisp and sharp, including eagle proof on Maynard tape door. Balance of iron hardware is gray/white with scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid with an old varnish coat, now thinning overall. There are no discernible inspector cartouches, though stock has crisp shoulders. Buttplate is properly surcharged US. There is a 1″ hairline crack in front of and behind lockplate in stock. There is a Roman numeral XIII cut 3/4″ high letters on reverse of buttstock, as can be seen in photos. 45707 JS81 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2283	$2,300.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. This is a fine and complete 1859 dated gun with 1859 on both lock and bbl. Gun appears all original and complete including bayonet and original scabbard. Gun conforms to the all features of this configuration. CONDITION: Bbl overall is gray/white with sharp edges at breech with scattered staining and pitting. VP over eagle head proof is crisp and discernible, as is bbl date. There is a “21” stamped on bbl flat just behind correct 2-leaf rear sight. Rifling to bore is very good. Lock is complete and functional, including Maynard device. Markings on lock are crisp and sharp, including eagle proof on Maynard tape door. Balance of iron hardware is gray/white with scattered staining. Stock is sound and solid with an old varnish coat, now thinning overall. There are no discernible inspector cartouches, though stock has crisp shoulders. Buttplate is properly surcharged US. There is a 1″ hairline crack in front of and behind lockplate in stock. There is a Roman numeral XIII cut 3/4″ high letters on reverse of buttstock, as can be seen in photos. 45707 JS81 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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