MODEL 1855 US RIFLED CARBINE.

MODEL 1855 US RIFLED CARBINE. Cal. 54. You are bidding on a very fine specimen of a scarce US muzzle loading carbine of which only about 1,000 were made. This particular example was once owned by well known late collector Dr. John Murphy. Dr. Murphy became very interested in Confederate guns and completed the greatest collection of Confederate carbine and long arms ever assembled. That collection now resides at the Greensboro, North Carolina city museum. Prior to collecting Confederate guns Dr. Murphy completed a collection of US carbines and this was the last gun he had. He traded this gun over 20 years ago for a Cook rifle with brass patchbox that resides in his museum collection today. Dr. Murphy pictured with this 1855 carbine along side Confederate copies of this gun (Bilharz made in Pittsylvania Court House, Virginia)in his “text” on C.S. Carbines & Musketoons. This may be the finest specimen known as typically these guns were well used. All metal surfaces are bright, markings are crisp. Lock, as can be seen in photo, is properly marked and dated 1854. Bbl breech is dated 1855 with proper “VP / eagle” proof. Proper three-branch rear sight is retained. Bore appears unfired. Rifling is distinct and bore is shiny. Gun retains proper brass nosecap. Unique ramrod assembly to this gun is complete and in fine condition. Triggerguard retains circular swivel, which is so distinctive to this pattern. Buttplate is gray with scattered areas of staining and is surcharged “US”. Stock is in fine condition, still exhibiting raised grain and sharp edges. There is one hairline crack opposite lock. This gun was never cartouched as we know of none that were. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38182 JS73 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2560	$23,000.00	MODEL 1855 US RIFLED CARBINE. Cal. 54. You are bidding on a very fine specimen of a scarce US muzzle loading carbine of which only about 1,000 were made. This particular example was once owned by well known late collector Dr. John Murphy. Dr. Murphy became very interested in Confederate guns and completed the greatest collection of Confederate carbine and long arms ever assembled. That collection now resides at the Greensboro, North Carolina city museum. Prior to collecting Confederate guns Dr. Murphy completed a collection of US carbines and this was the last gun he had. He traded this gun over 20 years ago for a Cook rifle with brass patchbox that resides in his museum collection today. Dr. Murphy pictured with this 1855 carbine along side Confederate copies of this gun (Bilharz made in Pittsylvania Court House, Virginia)in his “text” on C.S. Carbines & Musketoons. This may be the finest specimen known as typically these guns were well used. All metal surfaces are bright, markings are crisp. Lock, as can be seen in photo, is properly marked and dated 1854. Bbl breech is dated 1855 with proper “VP / eagle” proof. Proper three-branch rear sight is retained. Bore appears unfired. Rifling is distinct and bore is shiny. Gun retains proper brass nosecap. Unique ramrod assembly to this gun is complete and in fine condition. Triggerguard retains circular swivel, which is so distinctive to this pattern. Buttplate is gray with scattered areas of staining and is surcharged “US”. Stock is in fine condition, still exhibiting raised grain and sharp edges. There is one hairline crack opposite lock. This gun was never cartouched as we know of none that were. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38182 JS73 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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