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US Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield Dated 1860
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Sold
$2,000
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description
US Model 1855 Rifle Musket by Springfield Dated 1860
American Civil War
.58 caliber. 40" barrel. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, full length walnut musket stock. Single shot percussion ignition muzzleloading rifle musket with automatic Manyard's patent tape priming system, correct 1858 pattern leaf rear sight, musket combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, patch box in obverse butt, sling swivels and a swelled shank tulip head ramrod. Standard Springfield lock markings dated 1860 at the tail, matching 1860 date on top of breech with standard proof and view marks. Counterpane with a single script JS cartouche, that of James Stillman. {ANTIQUE}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good, suffering from some poor storage. Bore moderately oxidized and mostly dark with strong rifling. Metal with scattered surface oxidation and surface rust, with a couple of more aggressive patches of rust on the barrel, one about thumb sized. Markings mostly clear in the metal and wood. Mechanically functional lock with complete Maynard priming system. Stock fairly crisp with good edges and scattered bumps, dings and mars.