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Springfiels 1855 Pistol?Carbine
Guns International #: 101152770 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Pistols - Military Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: van keuren
Member Since: 6/23/16
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Van Keuren
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53597
Country: United States
Phone: (608) 333-6354
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 80
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order
Description:
Antique U.S. 1855 Pistol-Carbine
Listed is an antique Springfield Armory Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, made in 1855, six 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 (massive) 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 Minnie 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 Minnie ball.
This gun suffered some war damage as can be seen in several repairs to the gun. The butt was cracked and glued and pinned. Also damaged in the event was a piece broken out right side of the tang. The front of the stock was also broken and was replaced. The latch for the door of the Maynard needs adjusting as does not stay shut. The hammer will not lock in the half cock position, but works fine in the full lock position. The consensus of opinion is the gun was used as a club during the heat of battle.
I have only recently started to sell on guns International. I have however been selling on Gun since 2006 under the log in name of vankeurenmj with over 136 items bought and sold with a feedback rating of A+ 100%. If interested in one of the items I am going to sell please check on my selling history with to see how I do business. As with any antique if you have any plans on shooting it please have it checked by a Gunsmith. Very few of the antique weapons I own do I ever shoot. Also please make sure that it is legal to own this weapon in your state.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes
Serial Number: None