1855 Springfield pistol-carbine

Description:
1855 Springfield pistol carbine   The Model 1855 pistol-carbine was intended to be used as a pistol on horseback and as a carbine on foot. It enjoyed a very short popularity as Colt came out with a number of shoulder stocked revolvers, hastening the obsolescence the Springfield pistol-carbine. Many were issued to the 1st & 2nd US Cavalry in the west. A total of 4,021 were manufactured between 1855 and 1857. The first order for 1000 pistols was begun in 1855 but not completed until August 1856, thus "1855" dated pistols are the RAREST.  Cal. 58. Bbl. 12" round rifled barrel is fitted with a bridled steel ramrod. The rear of the barrel has "VP" and eagle head proofs. Tang is dated "1855" in front of a two-leaf rear sight. Integral blade front sight with 2-leaf rear sight graduated to 400 yards. A sling swivel is on the front band and a lanyard ring on the butt. The lockplate is dated "1855" behind the hammer and "U.S. Springfield" on the forward portion. The lock is fitted with the Maynard self-priming device and has the eagle on the door. Concave button-tipped iron swivel ramrod. All iron has a bright finish. Brass-mounted American walnut stock is solid showing signs of having a shoulder stock attached.  No inspector's markings are visible. The buttcap is stamped with assembly #5.  This pistol has the lanyard loop and all internal Maynard tape parts.  I've seen (and owned) many Springfield pistol carbines, but this is the only one with "1855" dates and it is in better conditiona than most. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS:  Payment is expected within 10 days of ending.  I only accept postal money orders, cashier’s checks and personal checks.  Checks will be held 10 business days for checks to clear. 

LEGAL:  No FFL or C&R license is required!  I will require a photo copy of your state ID or driver’s license with payment to verify your age. I am a collector – not a dealer, so it is your responsibility to know your local laws regarding the transfer of antique guns before .  It is my intent to follow ALL national, state and local laws.  If you win an and the item cannot legally be sent to you, I will charge a 20% restocking fee.
All firearms are being sold as antiques and I make NO warranties or guarantees, whatsoever, as to a firearm’s safety.  All firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before firing.

SHIPPING:  No local pick up.  No international shipments.  Shipping within the continental United States will be $60 for long arms and $30 for pistols. Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii will incur additional charges (I’ll only charge the incremental difference in shipping costs).  I’ll do my best to ship as quickly as possible, but please keep in mind that I’m an individual and don’t have a shipping department (unless you count my wife).

INSPECTION PERIOD:  I offer a three day, no questions asked, inspection period.  I’ll refund the purchase price but not the shipping/insurance.  Returned firearms must NOT have been fired, disassembled, or altered in any way.

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Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .58
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1855

Price: $2,250.00