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SPRINGFIELD 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD 1855 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET.
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ rifled bore. Fixed front sight w/ graduated leaf rear sight. Bbl. is dated 1867. "US Springfield" marked lock w/ "1858" date having American Eagle on on the Maynard tape primer compartment lid. 3 Band fastened walnut stock w/ iron buttplate & fittings having brass forearm cap. Left ear of stock has hand carved marking. Tulip tipped ramrod. 58,273 mfg. 1857-61. CONDITION: bright finished metal shows light cleaning w/ spots of dark corrosion & light pitting. Stock has worn finish showing numerous scratches, marks & sm. dents. Sound lock. Bore retains sound rifling. (01-24464/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.