Guns International #: 100680218
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Guns International #: 100680218
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: James Carr's Antique Guns and Collectibles
Member Since: 3/8/15
First Name: James
Last Name: Carr
State:
Colorado
Zip: 81403
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 431-3159
Active Listings: 20
Total Listings: 127
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Zelle, money orders or checks with cleared funds
Model 1855 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket with Functioning Maynard Lock
Description: From Flayderman, 9th edition, page 567: “Model 1855 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket: Made by the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories, c. 1857-1861; total quantity 59,773. .58 caliber single shot muzzleloader, 40” round barrel fastened by three barrel bands; cleanout screw on bolster. Iron mountings with brass forend cap. All metal parts finished bright. Steel ramrod with tulip shapped end and swelled shank. Front sight doubles as lug for angular bayonet. Earliers models have a long range sight with large leaf and were made without patchbox. Walnut stock. This model proved one of the staple arms of the Civil War, and was the first U.S. martial arm firing the Minie bullet in .58 caliber.” This particular example, produced at the Springfield Armory in 1858, is all original and complete, and most importantly, has a fully operational Maynard lock, including an intact original paw and door closure. (See pictures showing tap advance at hammer positions). Metal is good with no pitting in original armory bright. Lock stamps are clear and distinct, as is the “U.S.” on buttplate. “V P” and eaglehead is less distinct but still visible per picture. Furniture is intact and solid, but has dried over time leaving some shrinking in the wood to metal fit .Original finish is very good. A good intact example for any collection. Packing and shipping to anywhere in the Continental USA west of the Mississippi by UPS ground will cost $50 in addition to the purchase price. Other shipping locations at actual cost. I do not accept payment by credit cards or Pay Pal. Please Note: I am just an old guy who collected guns, parts and civil war memorabilia for many years who is liquidating his collection. I do not make my living buying and selling guns. My comments on any particular gun being sold are based on my knowledge as a collector, my examination of the gun, my research, and my comparison with other similar guns. I do not purport to be the second coming of Norm Flayderman, and recognize that there is always something to learn in connection with antique guns (although others I encounter seem to think they know everything). The pictures I post are intended to give you what you need to make a fair assessment of the item being sold. Please study these closely. If you find there is some detail that is unclear, let me know and I will get you that detail if it exists. Finally and most importantly, be clear that the guns I am selling are being sold as collectibles and nothing more. I can tell you from years of competing with the NSSA as a black powder shooter, the shooting of antique guns is an activity that is totally different from modern shooting. The metallurgy of antique barrels and breach plugs can only sustain a certain amount of velocity, and may be impaired after 150 years or so of deterioration or abuse. Assuming a capable gunsmith has pronounced an antique gun safe to fire, only true black powder can be used, and then only in appropriate amounts. People who want to have the historical connection of firing an antique gun without the knowledge, experience or supervision to properly do so can wind up maiming or killing themselves. Please don’t do that. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100680218
Guns International #: 100680218