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Lot 1207:U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Style Rifle-Musket

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1207:U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Style Rifle-Musket

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,500

U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1855 Style Percussion Rifle-Musket

"1860" dated on the tail of the lock with the eagle and shield marked on the primer mechanism door and "U.S./HARPER'S FERRY" marked at the front of the lock. Front sight/bayonet lug and folding leaf rear sight. "V", "P" and "eagle head" proofs (faint) marked on the left quarter of the breech. Replacement Springfield Model 1863 style barrel bands.

ConditionVery good as assembled, with some areas of light to moderate light pitting and resurfaced metal visible at the breech, and reapplied lock markings. Stock is very fine as lightly sanded an re-oiled with sharp edges, some scattered dings, and a few cracks in the ramrod channel. Absent internal parts in the primer feed mechanism, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerHarpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines

Model1855-Rifle

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel40 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page168