GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH DETACHABLE STOCK.SPRINGFIELD1855NSN58Cal. 58. 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 3-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 crisp inspector cartouche "JS" (Col. John Symington). PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Overall very good to fine, markings all crisp and discernible. Bbl and lock have been cleaned to a white/grey patina overall with staining and pitting. Adjustable 3-leaf rear sight complete with good markings. Brass mountings are light to medium mustard patina. Walnut stocks are sound and solid with fairly sharp edges with cosmetic dings and dents, hand worn patina, inspectors cartouche is crisp. Gun functions well with partial roll of caps inside Maynard device with well discerned rifling in bore. Stock has assembly number "6" and pistol is "2". 52328-48 JS (5,000-6,000)