MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE.

MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 58 rifled. 12″ long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1856” under the folding three leaf sight under the tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1856” behind the hammer. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with script inspector initials “JS” (John Symington). Gun has original ramrod, nose cap, brass bbl band, butt cap numbered “14”. Along with this gun is an original detachable buttstock stamped “5”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: All metal has not been cleaned and shows light to medium pitting in nipple area indicating it was issued. Balance of metalwork has consistent age in patina. Walnut stock is in very good condition having 1-1/4″ long stress fracture behind bbl running towards the inspector’s cartouche on left side of stock. 1″ stress fracture at the tail of the lock. Condition of buttstock appears to be very good and shows usage having one 1/2″ long x 1/2″ wide chip at the base of the yoke which is also numbered “14”. It is this cataloger’s opinion that this buttstock is correct and started life with this gun. 4-39572 PAS53 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2491	$6,900.00	MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE. Cal. 58 rifled. 12″ long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head and dated “1856” under the folding three leaf sight under the tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” in front of lock and dated “1856” behind the hammer. Walnut stock marked opposite lock with script inspector initials “JS” (John Symington). Gun has original ramrod, nose cap, brass bbl band, butt cap numbered “14”. Along with this gun is an original detachable buttstock stamped “5”. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: All metal has not been cleaned and shows light to medium pitting in nipple area indicating it was issued. Balance of metalwork has consistent age in patina. Walnut stock is in very good condition having 1-1/4″ long stress fracture behind bbl running towards the inspector’s cartouche on left side of stock. 1″ stress fracture at the tail of the lock. Condition of buttstock appears to be very good and shows usage having one 1/2″ long x 1/2″ wide chip at the base of the yoke which is also numbered “14”. It is this cataloger’s opinion that this buttstock is correct and started life with this gun. 4-39572 PAS53 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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