Guns International #: 100837113
Seller's Inventory #: 21759
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Guns International #: 100837113
Category - Springfield Armory Pistols
- Civil War Carbines
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. 1855 Springfield Pistol-Carbine with Stock
Description: RARE CIVIL WAR U.S. 1855 Pistol-Carbine with Stock 1 of ONLY 4,021 Made at SPRINGFIELD for CAVALRY Here we present an antique Springfield Armory Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, made in 1856, five years prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Only 4,021 of these were made, making them very rare, especially considering that many would have been lost during the war. The concept was for all U.S. Army troops to have a common caliber, so that logistics would be simplified, and have a pistol that cavalry could use while mounted, with an attachable stock for use when on foot. The chosen caliber was .58, and it utilized the cutting-edge cone-shaped Minié ball with the hollow base instead of ball. Also relatively new and short-lived was the Maynard tape priming system, to which Springfield had purchased the rights. Instead of directly priming the nipple by hand for each shot, the user would simply install a roll of paper percussion caps, and a single cap would be exposed, sheared and carried by the hammer to detonate on the nipple. Of course the standard rifle percussion caps could also be used. The ramrod is captive on a swivel, so that it was not easily lost in the field, with a hollow tip for pushing the Minié ball. All of these features were included in this compact package to be issued to Cavalry and some Artillery, and it sounded like a brilliant idea. Then U.S. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis (soon to be President of the Confederate States of America) approved the adoption and production of the entire Model 1855 line of rifles, carbines and pistol carbines. However, reports from the field painted the pistol carbines as rather unwieldy, the tape primer system unreliable, and the carbine stock a detriment to accuracy. By this time, Colt had developed lines of very handy and reliable 6-shot revolvers and a plethora of breech-loading cartridge fed carbines would bring a swift end to production. Nevertheless, these very interesting weapons were very much utilized on both sides during the Civil War, and are highly valued in the collector’s market today. The Model 1855 is otherwise distinctive in U.S. Military firearms history for being the last single shot percussion pistol issued, as well as the only pistol other than the Model 1911 made in significant numbers by Springfield Armory. This specimen is in overall fine condition, with the exception of the repaired crack to the pistol’s stock. The iron parts bear a mild patina with very minor amounts of pitting. The brass has been lightly polished. The markings are clear and legible. The assembly number on the pistol’s pommel is “9” and that on the stock is “14”, however these pieces are in very similar condition, leading one to believe that they might have been together for quite a while. They fit together quite snugly. Walnut stock is very smooth and in good condition with the aforementioned repair. The bore is in very good condition with a little pitting toward the muzzle. The action is excellent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Flayderman’s values the pistol and the stock separately at up to $6,500 a piece! Here is an excellent value! Barrel is 12 inches in length. Caliber: .58 percussion Bore is in very good condition and the firing mechanism is fine. Overall condition as seen in photos. Here is a rare opportunity to own this hard to find Civil War pistol carbine with the stock! Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $7250 #21759 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100837113
Seller's Inventory #: 21759
Guns International #: 100837113
Seller's Inventory #: 21759