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Item No.: 7627 Price : SOLD
Item : U.S. MODEL 1855 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET, DATED 1859
Description :
This is an original, Civil War, U.S. Model 1855 Rifle Musket produced at Springfield Armory in 1859. The Model 1855 was the first U.S. Musket to use the .58 caliber "Minie" Ball ammunition. It also employed the Maynard Tape Primer system, an innovation that proved impractical in the field and was eliminated on its successor, the Model 1861 Rifle Musket. The Model 1855 was the musket in general use at the start of the Civil War and was used in large numbers by both sides throughout the war. This musket is in very good, antique condition. The metal has a pewter patina with brown mottling. The lock has been lightly cleaned. The bore is in good condition. There is some pitting, but the rifling is strong along its length. The brass nose cap has a nice golden bronze patina. The stock is very nice with a rich orange walnut color. There are just a couple of tiny dings from use, but there are no cartouches present. The lock plate on this musket is dated 1859. The barrel is dated 1858. This is a strong example of an important Civil War arm.

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