GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK.SPRINGFIELD1855 CARBINENSN62Cal. 62. This is a fine example of the unique and popular martial Civil War era pistol-carbine. This gun conforms with other examples with rifled 12″ rnd/oct bbl marked at left breech "V/P" over eagle's head and dated "1855" forward of folding three leaf sight on tang. Lock marked on primer door with spread winged eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" in front of lock and dated "1856" behind the hammer. Walnut stock has discernible inspector cartouche. CONDITION: Overall very good, markings all crisp and discernible. Bbl and lock have been cleaned to a bright gray/white overall with light staining and pitting. Bbl has been bored to 62 cal. smoothbore which appears contemporary. Adjustable 3-leaf rear sight complete with crisp markings and traces of blue. Brass mountings have yellow mustard patina and small cosmetic blemishes, especially on yoke. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with worn edges. Gun functions well with partial roll of caps inside Maynard device with clean smooth bore. Stock has assembly number "1" and pistol is "16". 51033-78 JS (3,000-5,000)