Lot 1039: Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Blade front and folding leaf rear sights, with "V/P/Eagle head" on the left side of the barrel and "1859" ahead of the tang. The lock is dated "1859" behind the hammer and stamped "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" below the bolster. The Maynard tape primer compartment lid is stamped with the Springfield Eagle and Shield motif. Smooth straight stock, with brass tip, tulip head ramrod, 3 "U" marked barrel bands, sling swivels, two letter cartouche on left side and "US" on the buttplate heel. With a "US" marked 18 inch triangular spike bayonet.

Excellent, with a bright appearance overall, darker in the protected areas, some minor pitting and scattered mild handling marks. Stock is very fine, with a repaired chip to the rear of the lock plate and a few dings, scratches and handling marks. The bayonet shows some mild spotting and dings. Mechanically excellent.