HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE.

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE. Cal. 58. 33″ bbl. This is a rare early brass mounted Harper’s Ferry model 1855 rifle that is quite possibly Confederate assembled. This gun is probably Confederate assembled in that there are no proofs or inspectors marks on any part of this gun with exception of the 1856 dated “USMR” model marked lockplate. Standard production on this rifle did not begin until 1857 and we’re not sure if there is another 1856 dated rifle is known other than this “model”. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Bbl is gray, scattered areas of rust and pitting. Rifle bore is smooth and gray with only “ghosts” of rifling discernible. Bayonet lug on bbl is restored. Breech is devoid of an proofs and appears to have never had them. Lock does appear a bit better than rest of gun so it is quite possibly added – but it is an honest and rare brass mounted 1855 rifle and lock is unique. Clean out screw in bolster is replaced, as is nipple. Lock and hammer are silver/gray with traces of muted case colors, markings are crisp, as can be seen in photos. Brass hardware, including nosecap, bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate and patchbox, exhibit yellow mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and solid overall with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and devoid of any inspector marks or cartouches. Patchbox mortise was cut for figure 8 sight. 45778 JS84 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2498	$6,900.00	HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE. Cal. 58. 33″ bbl. This is a rare early brass mounted Harper’s Ferry model 1855 rifle that is quite possibly Confederate assembled. This gun is probably Confederate assembled in that there are no proofs or inspectors marks on any part of this gun with exception of the 1856 dated “USMR” model marked lockplate. Standard production on this rifle did not begin until 1857 and we’re not sure if there is another 1856 dated rifle is known other than this “model”. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good. Bbl is gray, scattered areas of rust and pitting. Rifle bore is smooth and gray with only “ghosts” of rifling discernible. Bayonet lug on bbl is restored. Breech is devoid of an proofs and appears to have never had them. Lock does appear a bit better than rest of gun so it is quite possibly added – but it is an honest and rare brass mounted 1855 rifle and lock is unique. Clean out screw in bolster is replaced, as is nipple. Lock and hammer are silver/gray with traces of muted case colors, markings are crisp, as can be seen in photos. Brass hardware, including nosecap, bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate and patchbox, exhibit yellow mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and solid overall with scattered small dings, dents and scratches and devoid of any inspector marks or cartouches. Patchbox mortise was cut for figure 8 sight. 45778 JS84 (6,000-8,000) 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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