SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. SN 1. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 12″ rnd bbl, tiny square base front sight and 3-leaf rear sight mounted in top tang. Left side flat at the breech end of the bbl has the usual “V”, “P” and eagle proofs. Lockplate is equipped with the Maynard tape priming system with an eagle on the cover and the lockplate has usual markings with the date “1855” on the tail and on the top tang. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a captive rammer mounted under the muzzle. Bbl band has a sling wire with a lanyard stud & ring in the buttcap. Left side flat of stock has the outline of a cartouche. Accompanied by an orig 1855 detachable buttstock also with brass furniture and a sling loop on the bottom at the toe. Bottom of stock yoke and rear of buttcap are marked with the assembly numbers “1”. Buttplate tang is marked “US”. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl, lockplate & hammer a gray metal patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting on the taper primer cover. All legends & marks are clear. Brass retains a medium mustard patina. Bottom of stock has a crack forward of the trigger guard otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. 4-42473 JR189 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2376	$5,605.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. SN 1. Cal. 58. Usual configuration with 12″ rnd bbl, tiny square base front sight and 3-leaf rear sight mounted in top tang. Left side flat at the breech end of the bbl has the usual “V”, “P” and eagle proofs. Lockplate is equipped with the Maynard tape priming system with an eagle on the cover and the lockplate has usual markings with the date “1855” on the tail and on the top tang. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a captive rammer mounted under the muzzle. Bbl band has a sling wire with a lanyard stud & ring in the buttcap. Left side flat of stock has the outline of a cartouche. Accompanied by an orig 1855 detachable buttstock also with brass furniture and a sling loop on the bottom at the toe. Bottom of stock yoke and rear of buttcap are marked with the assembly numbers “1”. Buttplate tang is marked “US”. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl, lockplate & hammer a gray metal patina with scattered light surface rust and pitting on the taper primer cover. All legends & marks are clear. Brass retains a medium mustard patina. Bottom of stock has a crack forward of the trigger guard otherwise wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks & scratches and retains most of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. 4-42473 JR189 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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