Guns International #: 102603965
Seller's Inventory #: 228222
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Guns International #: 102603965
Category - Civil War Rifles
- Springfield Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
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314-707-7373
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CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1855 Maynard Rifle-MUSKET
1857 Dated MAYNARD Tape Primed Musket
Description: CIVIL WAR Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1855 Maynard Rifle-MUSKET 1857 Dated MAYNARD Tape Primed Musket Here we present an antique Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1855 Rifle-Musket, manufactured in 1857 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Model 1855 was the first U.S. musket to utilize the .58 caliber Minie ball. The U.S. military was piloting a concept for all U.S. Army troops to have a common caliber, so that logistics would be simplified. The chosen caliber was .58, and it utilized the cutting-edge cone-shaped Minié ball with the hollow base instead of a spherical ball. Also, relatively new and short-lived was the Maynard tape priming system, to which Springfield had purchased the rights. Instead of directly priming the nipple by hand for each shot, the user would simply install a roll of paper percussion caps, and a single cap would be exposed, sheared and carried by the hammer to detonate on the nipple. Of course, the standard rifle percussion caps could also be used. This system was simply abandoned with the beginning of the American Civil War as arms production was driven by effectiveness and efficiency, resulting in the simplified Model 1861. The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. The stock has been sanded and is in good shape with a rack number visible on the heel of the stock. Legible markings. “1857” dated lock. “US” is marked on the lock and buttplate tang. The crack near the lock is table. This example has had the barrel and stock shortened and bored out smooth. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 32-1/4 inches. Caliber: .61 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1700 #228222 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 102603965
Seller's Inventory #: 228222
Guns International #: 102603965
Seller's Inventory #: 228222