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US SPRINGFIELD 1855 RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1858....LAYAWAY? Guns International #: 101785607 Seller's Inventory #: #1369 Category: Civil War Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: greenesgt Company: Member Since: 7/22/14 First Name: Gregory Last Name: Rice State: Ohio Zip: 45458 Country: United States Phone: (937) 684-6659 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 98 Total Number of Listings: 443 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders Description: LAYAWAY?......US M1855 rifled musket manufactured by Springfield Armory and dated 1858. 40" round barrel in .58 caliber with unusual 7-groove rifling, military ladder rear sight, and blade front. Barrel is dated 1858 near breech with typically seen "VP" proof on left above woodline. Lock is marked "U.S." / "SPRINGFIELD" with US Armory Eagle on Maynard tape primer door ahead of cock with "1858" lock date behind cock. 1-piece plain walnut stock in 3-barrel band configuration with iron nosecap and US marked military buttplate. Stock is marked with faint "ESA" and "HWG" cartouches on left flat of stock in ovals. CONDITION: Very good, with metal components turned an untouched brown-grey patina throughout. Stock is good with handling related dents and dings throughout and burnout-related repair near nipple bolster. Action is crisp and tight with two clear stops at full and half cock. Bore is bright with crisp rifling...S/H $45....2nd firearm ships FREE with this one....Thanks...Greg June/CP SOLD Antique: Yes |