HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET.

HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 33″ bbl. This is a fine 1860/1859 dated iron mounted Harper’s Ferry model 1855 rifle in fine condition. These guns saw hard use during the Civil War and this example survived complete and original in every regard with all markings expected, including 1860 dated lock and 1859 dated bbl, US surcharged buttplate and inspected stock. There is a figure 8″ front sight in patchbox mortise that is made for 1855 rifle and not this musket. CONDITION: Bbl is bright/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. VP eagle head proofs and 1859 bbl date are crisp and discernible. Rifling in bore is distinct. Lock is complete and functional and markings are crisp and complete. Balance of metal is bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is sound and solid with discernible but light inspector cartouche visible in outline only. There are several small dings and dents in stock. Figure 8 sight in patchbox is missing set screw and retains most of its original blue as manufactured. 45779 JS86 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2502	$5,750.00	HARPER’S FERRY MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 33″ bbl. This is a fine 1860/1859 dated iron mounted Harper’s Ferry model 1855 rifle in fine condition. These guns saw hard use during the Civil War and this example survived complete and original in every regard with all markings expected, including 1860 dated lock and 1859 dated bbl, US surcharged buttplate and inspected stock. There is a figure 8″ front sight in patchbox mortise that is made for 1855 rifle and not this musket. CONDITION: Bbl is bright/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. VP eagle head proofs and 1859 bbl date are crisp and discernible. Rifling in bore is distinct. Lock is complete and functional and markings are crisp and complete. Balance of metal is bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is sound and solid with discernible but light inspector cartouche visible in outline only. There are several small dings and dents in stock. Figure 8 sight in patchbox is missing set screw and retains most of its original blue as manufactured. 45779 JS86 (4,000-6,000) 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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