Beschreibung:

.58 caliber, 33" barrel, no S/N. Browned finish, brass mountings, walnut stock. 1858 dated Harpers Ferry marked M1855 Maynard tape primer lock. Matching 1858 date on top of breech, with standard V/P/{eagle head} inspection marks. Counterpane with weak shadow of a cartouche. Retains correct pattern M1855 long-range rifle rear sight, correctly graduated to "5" on the sidewalls and "6" to "9" on the left side of the ladder. Correct front sight, saber bayonet lug on barrel 3.5" from muzzle. "U" marked brass barrel bands, US marked brass buttplate tang, long brass forend tip. Correct figure-8 cut out patch box under brass lid with reproduction cross hair long range front sight. Retains both sling swivels and an original swelled shank ramrod with threads on the end. A scarce and desirable example of the M1855 rifle, with the early brass mounted guns being the hardest to find and add to a collection. Condition: Good. Metal with a deeply oxidized patina and rich brown color. Brass with dull golden patina. Markings remains mostly clear in the metal, cartouche weak. Mechanically functional, Maynard lock intact and complete. Fair bore with weak rifling, showing moderate to heavy oxidation along its length and light to moderate pitting throughout. Stock lightly sanded, refinished with added varnish. Stock with scattered bumps, dings and mars.