MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE.

MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This classic Civil War era carbine conforms to all specifications. This gun was made at the Springfield armory, is dated 1856 on lock and 1855 on bbl with 12″ rnd bbl. Bbl retains “VP” over eagle head proof. The correct rear sight has one ear of front blade broken, otherwise gun is complete. This gun has a swivel steel ramrod with a concave tip to accept a mini-ball. Mountings are brass including mounts to shoulder stock. The lock is fitted with a Maynard self-priming device with original iron door with eagle motif. Assembly number on buttcap of pistol is “7”. Assembly on buttstock is “11”, however, stock fits well on gun. This gun was a very novel design. It was intended for use on horseback as a pistol and on foot as a carbine. About 4000 of these guns were made. Many saw hard Civil War use and several examples are known with Confederate association and capture. This is a fine surviving specimen. CONDITION: Gun and stock overall are very good. Bbl has been cleaned, especially at breech and is white/bright overall with scattered pitting. Bbl date and inspector marks are well struck and easily discernible. Lock is cleaned and is overall bright with scattered pitting. Date and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” are well struck and easily discernible though eagle on primer door is mostly intact, but only 50-60% easily discernible. Stock on gun and stock are both overall very good and sound with scattered dings, dents, scratches and a repair just forward and rear of lock. Each of these repairs measures about 1/2″. The single cartouche on pistol can be seen but initials are not discernible. There is also a 3/4″ oval repair to shoulder stock in position that inspector’s cartouche probably was stamped. Brass mounts on pistol have been cleaned and polished and possibly varnished. Brass mounts on shoulder stock have yellow patina with scattered smallnicks, scratches and dents. There has been a thin piece of leather attached to mount on shoulder stock to make a tight fit of this unit. 4-38705 JS26 (3,000-5,000)

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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	2377	$5,750.00	MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. This classic Civil War era carbine conforms to all specifications. This gun was made at the Springfield armory, is dated 1856 on lock and 1855 on bbl with 12″ rnd bbl. Bbl retains “VP” over eagle head proof. The correct rear sight has one ear of front blade broken, otherwise gun is complete. This gun has a swivel steel ramrod with a concave tip to accept a mini-ball. Mountings are brass including mounts to shoulder stock. The lock is fitted with a Maynard self-priming device with original iron door with eagle motif. Assembly number on buttcap of pistol is “7”. Assembly on buttstock is “11”, however, stock fits well on gun. This gun was a very novel design. It was intended for use on horseback as a pistol and on foot as a carbine. About 4000 of these guns were made. Many saw hard Civil War use and several examples are known with Confederate association and capture. This is a fine surviving specimen. CONDITION: Gun and stock overall are very good. Bbl has been cleaned, especially at breech and is white/bright overall with scattered pitting. Bbl date and inspector marks are well struck and easily discernible. Lock is cleaned and is overall bright with scattered pitting. Date and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” are well struck and easily discernible though eagle on primer door is mostly intact, but only 50-60% easily discernible. Stock on gun and stock are both overall very good and sound with scattered dings, dents, scratches and a repair just forward and rear of lock. Each of these repairs measures about 1/2″. The single cartouche on pistol can be seen but initials are not discernible. There is also a 3/4″ oval repair to shoulder stock in position that inspector’s cartouche probably was stamped. Brass mounts on pistol have been cleaned and polished and possibly varnished. Brass mounts on shoulder stock have yellow patina with scattered smallnicks, scratches and dents. There has been a thin piece of leather attached to mount on shoulder stock to make a tight fit of this unit. 4-38705 JS26 (3,000-5,000) 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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