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Springfield Model 1855 Musket in .58 Caliber **Mfg 1858 - Antique**
Guns International #: 102554696 Seller's Inventory #: CBP21-257
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 16139
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
For consideration is a historic Springfield Model 1855 musket in .58 caliber. The Springfield Model 1855 was a rifled musket widely used in the American Civil War. It exploited the advantages of the new conical Minié ball, which could be deadly at over 1,000 yards (910 m). It was a standard infantry weapon for Union and Confederates alike, until the Springfield Model 1861 supplanted it, obviating the use of the insufficiently weather resistant Maynard tape primer. The Model 1855 Springfield was a rifled musket used in the mid-19th century. It was manufactured by the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts and at the Harpers Ferry Armory in Virginia (modern-day West Virginia) along with the Whitney Armory. Earlier muskets had mostly been smoothbore flintlocks. In the 1840s, the unreliable flintlocks had been replaced by much more reliable and weather resistant percussion locks. The smoothbore barrel and inaccurate round ball were also being replaced by rifled barrels and the newly invented Minié ball. While older muskets had an effective range of about 50 to 100 yards (46–91 m), the Model 1855 had an effective range of 400 yards (370 m) and was deadly to over 1,000 yards (910 m). This particular example is in good condition for an anitque service rifle of about 165 years of age. Wear is consistent with what one would expect for a Civil War era musket. The metal components have worn to a handsome warm grey patina and the stock has some dings and pressure marks. At some point a "J" and a "G" have been carved into the butt of the stock (see photos 22 and 23). The 40 inch barrel still some of the rifling remaining. Front sight is a simple blade and the rear is a ladder style adjustable. This fine and historic Springfield 1855 musket would make a great addition to a collection of Civil War militaria.
PRICE: $2095.00 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.
PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell, and Trade Firearms & Knives.
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SOLD
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .58
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1855
Serial Number: NSN
Barrel Length: 40 inches
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Action: Percussion musket
Butt Pad: metal
Sights: Blade front and adjustable rear
Manufacture Date: 1858
Item Location: Kentucky