SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Scarce pistol carbine with 12″ oct to rnd bbl with tiny front sight and 2-leaf, 3-position rear sight graduated 100 to 400 yards. It has usual Springfield lockplate markings with the date “1856” and Maynard tape primer feed containing a partial roll of primers. Top tang is dated “1855”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a captive rammer. It has a rnd pommel cap with sling loop in the butt with slots in back strap for mounting shoulder stock, which is missing. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with bbl being a cleaned bright metal color with scattered light spots of pitting. Lockplate & hammer are a mottled medium gray patina with the eagle on the primer cover worn thin. Brass is a cleaned, light brass patina and the lanyard ring is a replacement. Stock has grain checks on left side panel and shows wear from stock yoke and shows heavy wear overall. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-34165 JR264 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	348	$2,300.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PISTOL CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Scarce pistol carbine with 12″ oct to rnd bbl with tiny front sight and 2-leaf, 3-position rear sight graduated 100 to 400 yards. It has usual Springfield lockplate markings with the date “1856” and Maynard tape primer feed containing a partial roll of primers. Top tang is dated “1855”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a captive rammer. It has a rnd pommel cap with sling loop in the butt with slots in back strap for mounting shoulder stock, which is missing. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with bbl being a cleaned bright metal color with scattered light spots of pitting. Lockplate & hammer are a mottled medium gray patina with the eagle on the primer cover worn thin. Brass is a cleaned, light brass patina and the lanyard ring is a replacement. Stock has grain checks on left side panel and shows wear from stock yoke and shows heavy wear overall. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-34165 JR264 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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