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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Maynard Primed Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1855 Maynard Primed Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
Fitted with the distinctive Maynard tape primer, the lock is dated "1859" behind the hammer and stamped "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" below the bolster. The tape primer compartment lid is stamped with the Springfield Eagle and Shield motif. 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. Smooth straight stock, with tulip head ramrod, brass tip, 3 "U" marked barrel bands, sling swivels, two letter cartouche on left side and "US" on the buttplate heel. With a "US" marked 18" triangular spike bayonet.
BBL: 39 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58 percussion
Finish: bright
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN


Excellent, with an Arsenal bright appearance overall, darker in the protected areas, some minor flash pitting on and around the bolster, and scattered mild handling marks. Lock plate is in similar condition. Stock is very fine, with a mended chip near the lock plate and a few dings, scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.