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Rare US Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle Dated 1860

This is a fine example of the .58 caliber, US Model 1855 Rifle, dated 1860. All elements of this weapon are iron, including the patchbox and saber bayonet lug. The lock is stamped as follows: (in front of the hammer and primer door) – U.S. / HARPERS FERRY”; (on the primer door) – American eagle; (behind the hammer) – “1860”. Faint remains of an inspector’s cartouche remain on the stock opposite the lock; on the barrel, opposite the lock, near the breech plug, is stamped: “VP” over an eagle head and the date “1860”.

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This is a fine example of the .58 caliber, US Model 1855 Rifle, dated 1860. All elements of this weapon are iron, including the patchbox and saber bayonet lug. The lock is stamped as follows: (in front of the hammer and primer door) – U.S. / HARPERS FERRY”; (on the primer door) – American eagle; (behind the hammer) – “1860”. Faint remains of an inspector’s cartouche remain on the stock opposite the lock; on the barrel, opposite the lock, near the breech plug, is stamped: “VP” over an eagle head and the date “1860”. The two barrel bands have the “U” stampings, and the ramrod is the swelled end area, tulip tipped type. The Maynard primer door and interior are in excellent condition. The metal of this rifle is in superior condition, with a nice “in the bright” original finish. The stock is fine and crisp, as are the firing mechanics. The bore is clean and excellent. The overall length of the gun is: 49”; the barrel length is: 33”. These 1860 dated M1855s are rather scarce, with an occasional attribution alluding to Confederate assembling. The gun is accompanied by an original sling. 

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