U.S. Model 1855 Springfield Rifle Musket

Description:

U.S. Model 1855 Springfield Rifle Musket, c. 1858, .58 caliber, walnut stock with steel fittings and a brass nose cap, lock marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD," dated "1858" on the tail, breech marked with a "V/P" over an eagle, barrel lg. 40, overall lg. 56 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Stock has some dings and nicks, steel parts are bright with some light pitting near the breech, the lock functions properly but the tumbler is a little bit loose, and the bore is good with some pitting about 1/3 of the way down the barrel.


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