SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE-MUSKET DATED 1859 – EXCELLENT CONDITION

$2,950.00 SOLD
Originally $3,250.00

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Item Code: G3782

The rifle has a 40” round barrel of .58 caliber with a semi-bright surface that shows very light mottling and which is turning a plumb brown in spots. Front sight is the usual blade sight while at rear is the two leaf flip-up sight. The left flat of the barrel bears a strong “VP” and eagle head inspection marks while the top of the barrel at the breech is also strongly stamped “1859.” Bore has excellent rifling and some surface dirt.

Beveled lockplate is fitted with a C-shaped hammer and the Maynard tape priming system which still operates. System employed a waterproof paper tape of percussion caps inserted into the primer magazine that set a cap on to the nipple when the hammer was cocked. The hammer has a knife-edge lip that severed the expended portion of the tape when the trigger was pulled. Action is good. Lockplate stampings are crisp and show the large spreadwinged eagle on the front of the hinged Maynard tape primer door with the date “1859” stamped behind the hammer. Forward of the hammer is “US” over “SPRINGFIELD.”  Lock surface exhibits a mottled gray appearance. Action works well. Lockplate surface has a slightly mottled appearance.

The walnut stock surface looks to be untouched. Stock has an iron nose cap. There are no visible cracks and the ramrod channel is free of chips. There are the usual light scratches and minor dings consistent with age, storage and use as well as some scattered minor flecks of white paint. There is also an old small chip along the left side of the barrel tag but this is minor. A good single government cartouche is visible opposite the lock. There is no patchbox on this particular model.

Steel tulip head ramrod with a swelled shaft and threaded tip is original and wears the same finish as the rest of the weapon. All barrel bands are original and secured to the stock via flat iron springs. All exhibit the “U” stamping. Both sling swivels are present. Buttplate has strong “US” on tang. [ad]

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