GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK. SPRINGFIELD 1855 PISTOL/CARBINE NSN 58 Cal. 58. This is a fine "as found" example of this popular martial Civil War pistol-carbine of which many say early Civil War service in the South. This gun conforms to other examples with rifled 12"long rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech “V/P” over eagle’s head forward of folding three leaf sight on tang. Lock marked forward of Maynard primer device (which door is missing). “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” and dated “1855" behind the hammer. Walnut stock has inspector cartouche barely discerned in outline. Gun appears orig, authentic and uncleaned "attic condition" overall. Ramrod, brass nose cap, brass bbl band and swing swivels all fine. Butt cap numbered “12" as is its attached stock. It is always difficult in this model to find matching assembly numbers which this example exhibits. This is a very fine well patinaed example of matching carbine and stock which most saw hard use during the Civil War. CONDITION: All metal well patinaed brown/grey with pitting, especially around breech. Adjustable three leaf rear sight still functional and complete. Brass mountings exhibit matching mustard colored patina with numerous small stains and scratches. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with good, fairly crisp edges, hand worn patina, several small scuffs, dents and dings especially to butt stock. Single cartouche is barely discernible in outline. Impressed line where buttstock fits into grip is present on either side. Gun functions well including Maynard tape device though door is missing. Mechanically gun holds full cock but not half-cock, otherwise mechanically sound. Bore exhibits well discerned rifling in a pitting bore. 49366-1 JS (5,000-7,000)