1855 Model Pistol - Carbine with shoulder stock
Guns International #: 101369429 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Springfield Armory Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: antgn99
Member Since: 6/6/15
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Holloway
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 74170
Country: United States
Phone: (918) 638-5014
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: personal check, bank check
Description:
REDUCED PRICE Model 1855 percussion pistol-carbine; .58 caliber, lockplate has MAYNARD tape priming system, marked U.S. over Springfield, with date "1856" (date of manufacture) on lockplate. 12" round barrel, single barrel band, marked with "P", "V" and eagle's head, blade front sight, two leaf folding rear sight, model number "1855" stamped on receiver tang, sling swivels attached at barrel band and at tail of butt stock, self-contaned swivel ramrod, Shoulder stock marked "U S" on top of brass butt plate. Maynard priming system all parts are mechanically functional. Stock in joined to pistol by a thumb screw ( does not fully tighten resulting in slightly loose stock - can be shimmed) With shoulder stock 28.5" overall length, A total of only 4000 guns were made circa 1855 - 1857. I do not see a serial number anywhere. John Wilyard's hard bound book published by Mobray 2018 (a $45 value) INCLUDED in sale price. Excellent match on wood color - stock and wooden parts of pistol (Do not believe this to be a reproduction stock) 3 day examination period offered.
Reference: Blue Book of Antique American Firearms, 2d Edition, page 307
John Wilyard's book "U S Model 1855 Series of Small Arms.
SOLD
Antique: Yes