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Springfield 1855 Pistol Carbine

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Springfield 1855 Pistol Carbine
Springfield Armory U.S. model 1855 Maynard Tape Primed Pistol Carbine. This is one of approximately 4000 produced using the same Maynard priming system and 58 caliber ammunition as the 1855 musket. Instead of directly priming the nipple by hand for each shot, the user would install a roll of paper percussion caps. A single cap would be exposed, sheared and carried by the hammer to detonate on the nipple. Standard rifle percussion caps could also be used. This system was abandoned at the beginning of the Civil War. This was used as a pistol but when fitted with the rare shoulder stock, which is included, it could be used as a carbine. The lock plate is marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” and the Maynard system's door is engraved with the Federal Eagle. The butt plate on the removable stock is marked “US”. The left side of the barrel is marked “V”, “P” with an eagle head and dated “1855”. The condition shows use with some spots of pitting on the barrel, around the nipple and on the lock plate to the extent that only a portion of "SPRINGFIELD" is legible. The pistol grip has a surface crack on either side but is solid. There is also a crack at the forend that looks to be an old repair. The detachable stock is in nice condition with some light surface handling marks. Overall a nice excellent example of a scarce and desirable U.S. Pistol Carbine with the rare Maynard tape device worthy of any Springfield collection. Antique.

Condition: GOOD
Make: SPRINGFIELDARMS
Model: 1855
Year: 1855
Barrel Length: 11"
Serial #: NVSN
Shotgun Gauge:
Caliber: 0.58
Year Range:
Serial Firearms: NVSN