PAIR OF MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINES.

PAIR OF MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINES. Cal. 58. This pattern pistol was made by Springfield Armory between 1855 and 1857 were orig issued with shoulder stocks with matching assembly numbers though stocks are not present with these guns. This pair of guns conform to other guns in this series with 12″ bbls, 2-leaf rear sights and measuring 17-3/4″ overall. Both of these guns are dated 1856 on locks and both appear orig and complete. Walnut stocks are brass mounted with iron swivel ramrods and sling swivels. Maynard tape primer devices are fitted in lock and mechanisms appear complete and functional for each. Bbls have “VP” over eagle proofs and are both dated 1855 on their tangs. CONDITION: Metal overall on both guns is white, cleaned and pitted. Proofs are visible on both guns, though date on one gun is only partially legible. Lock markings are discernible, though one gun has considerably more pitting, making “U.S. Springfield” less easy to read. Brass on both guns is polished and varnished with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Stocks on both guns are complete and solid, though there are several cracks, one large one on one gun near butt, as can be seen in photos. Inspector cartouches are discernible in silhouette only. Mechanically both guns functions. Bore in one gun is smooth and the other shows discernible rifling. 4-48381 JS52 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2598	$1,725.00	PAIR OF MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINES. Cal. 58. This pattern pistol was made by Springfield Armory between 1855 and 1857 were orig issued with shoulder stocks with matching assembly numbers though stocks are not present with these guns. This pair of guns conform to other guns in this series with 12″ bbls, 2-leaf rear sights and measuring 17-3/4″ overall. Both of these guns are dated 1856 on locks and both appear orig and complete. Walnut stocks are brass mounted with iron swivel ramrods and sling swivels. Maynard tape primer devices are fitted in lock and mechanisms appear complete and functional for each. Bbls have “VP” over eagle proofs and are both dated 1855 on their tangs. CONDITION: Metal overall on both guns is white, cleaned and pitted. Proofs are visible on both guns, though date on one gun is only partially legible. Lock markings are discernible, though one gun has considerably more pitting, making “U.S. Springfield” less easy to read. Brass on both guns is polished and varnished with scattered dings, dents and scratches. Stocks on both guns are complete and solid, though there are several cracks, one large one on one gun near butt, as can be seen in photos. Inspector cartouches are discernible in silhouette only. Mechanically both guns functions. Bore in one gun is smooth and the other shows discernible rifling. 4-48381 JS52 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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