US MODEL 1855 PISTOL

US MODEL 1855 PISTOL. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled bore. 12″ long bbl marked “VP” over eagle head at left breech. Dated 1855 at top of breech in front of rear site. Lock plate primer door marked with spread winged eagle and remnants of “US” over “Springfield” only partially visible at front of lock. Tail of lock dated 1856 and all lock mechanics are in fine working order Inspectors cartouche not clearly visible on left side of stock and brass butt cap is numbered 8. Gun is complete with front and rear sling swivel and original swivel ram rod. CONDITION: Metal shows some residual medium pitting after cleaning. Stock appears to be untouched with only 3 minor 1-1/2″ long stress cracks in front of lock and in the middle of the hand grip not affecting soundness. 4-35790 PAS32 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2651	$2,300.00	US MODEL 1855 PISTOL. SN NSN. 58 Cal. rifled bore. 12″ long bbl marked “VP” over eagle head at left breech. Dated 1855 at top of breech in front of rear site. Lock plate primer door marked with spread winged eagle and remnants of “US” over “Springfield” only partially visible at front of lock. Tail of lock dated 1856 and all lock mechanics are in fine working order Inspectors cartouche not clearly visible on left side of stock and brass butt cap is numbered 8. Gun is complete with front and rear sling swivel and original swivel ram rod. CONDITION: Metal shows some residual medium pitting after cleaning. Stock appears to be untouched with only 3 minor 1-1/2″ long stress cracks in front of lock and in the middle of the hand grip not affecting soundness. 4-35790 PAS32 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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