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1855 Springfield pistol-carbine
Guns International #: 102822788 Seller's Inventory #: 429
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Civil War Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: n2cw
Member Since: 1/10/21
First Name: Garry
Last Name: Simmons
State: Virginia
Zip: 23838
Country: United States
Phone: (804) 731-6020
Number of Active Listings: 10
Total Number of Listings: 25
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS money order, cashier's check, personal checks
About Us: PAYMENT OPTIONS: Checks will be held 10 business days for checks to clear.
Description:
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. Total of 4,021 mfg. between 1855 and 1857. 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. I don't have any pictures of the bore (because I can't get any decent ones with my camera), but the bore is actually very good with crisp rifling. A sling swivel is on the front band. The lanyard ring on the butt is missing. The lockplate is dated "1856" behind the hammer and the "U.S. Springfield" on the forward portion is no longer visible. The lock is fitted with the Maynard self-priming device but is missing the primer pawl. Concave button-tipped iron swivel ramrod. All iron has a bright finish. Brass-mounted American walnut stock is solid showing signs of cleaning and refinishing. No inspector's markings are visible. The buttcap is stamped with assembly #4. All brass hardware has a primitive border stamped along the edges and is toned to a mustard yellow. CONDITION: Fair-good.
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.
Price: $1,595.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .58