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Exceptional Condition U.S. M1855 .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Pistol Carbine with the Original Detachable Shoulder Stock, Spr...
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A really superb example.
Exceptional Condition U.S. M1855 .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Pistol Carbine with the Original Detachable Shoulder Stock, Springfield 1856. Certainly one of the finest examples of this scarce and desirable U.S. martial handguns we've ever seen, with many being issued to the 1st and 2d U.S. Cavalry on the western frontier. All metal smooth and clean, very fine, just some minor pitting at the nipple, not extending on to the breech. Mechanically perfect, including the primer mechanism, deep crisp markings including 1856 lock date and 1855 tang date (not uncommon). All brass mountings perfect with nice mellow untouched patina. #1 on back of butt cap. Wood excellent just showing honest use with a few scattered dents. Shoulder stock near perfect, including brass fittings, which exhibit the same mellow patina as the gun, #16 on the brass yoke. The gun is complete, original, and untouched, including the folding two leaf rear sight, which retains the original blue, and the knurled knob for attaching the shoulder stock.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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