Choice, original Model 1855 Rifle-Musket was manufactured at the Springfield Armory in 1859 with the only alteration noted being the addition of a Model 1861 leaf rear sight, which was probably added to this firearm early in the Civil War. All other parts original to firearm. The stock is in its original untouched oil finished black walnut. Lockplate and cheek plate edges are very sharp/crisp. Some minor storage dings and one scratch near butt plate tang approx. 2” x ¼” wide, otherwise a very clean stock with a very minor chip in wood behind barrel/tang. One cartouche is very sharp with the letters “JS” for James Symington, Col. USA M1855 Springfield Rifles & Muskets from 1832 – 1863 time period.

All three barrel bands present with the correct serif “U” on the right side, with the band retaining springs.  The forend cap is steel and secured by an interior screw. Original correct ramrod with tulip shaped head and retaining swell with threaded end unaltered. Original trigger guard and iron buttplate is present. Buttplate with standard “US” present.

Original lockplate with beveled edges marked “1859” horizontally to the rear of the hammer. Front of lockplate marked “U.S./Springfield”. Original Maynard tape primer assembly is present and is fully functional, all parts perfect condition. Lockplate primer door with the correct American wing spread eagle. All lockplate markings sharps and crisp. Some minor age blemish.

Original 40” long rifle barrel has correct “VP” and “eagle” proof marks with “1858” date on flat part of breech. All marks sharp and crisp. Barrel edges around breech sharp. The rear sight is a Model 1858 replaced during the Civil War with a M1861 rear sight, which is the only part replaced. All metal smooth with a nice untouched gray patina. Barrel rifling sharp with a dark patina. Comes with a US Model 1855 bayonet in matching condition and patina. No scabbard. Action is perfect and crisp! Looking for a nice untouched Model 1855 here it is.     [ws]

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