Blair
02-02-2011, 12:27 PM
SOLD.
This is a "new", custom made competition grade "iron mounted" M-1855 "Rifle" (two band length "Rifle").
This rifle has a fully functional Maynard tape prime lock, marked Harpers Ferry with "NO!" date to the rear of the hammer.
Harpers Ferry produced these Rifle starting in 1858 through to its capture by VA State troops in 1861.
This Rifle contains many original parts, butt plate and screws, trigger guard assembly with screws, tang screw and side lock washers. Along with internal lock screws and parts. The original butt plate exhibits miner rust stains and some pitting.
Basic overall finished of the iron/steel parts is "Armory Bright" with all the small parts blued as per the original firearms.
A Whitacre made custom barrel with cut rifling, .577 minimum bore dia. Rear sight is of the three leaf 1858 type with short base, with tall front sight and sword bayonet lug. American Black Walnut stock.
$1,850.00 plus shipping and full insurance.
Photos are available upon request. Interested persons should e-mail me at btaylor18@cfl.rr.com if they wish photos.
Thank you,
This is a "new", custom made competition grade "iron mounted" M-1855 "Rifle" (two band length "Rifle").
This rifle has a fully functional Maynard tape prime lock, marked Harpers Ferry with "NO!" date to the rear of the hammer.
Harpers Ferry produced these Rifle starting in 1858 through to its capture by VA State troops in 1861.
This Rifle contains many original parts, butt plate and screws, trigger guard assembly with screws, tang screw and side lock washers. Along with internal lock screws and parts. The original butt plate exhibits miner rust stains and some pitting.
Basic overall finished of the iron/steel parts is "Armory Bright" with all the small parts blued as per the original firearms.
A Whitacre made custom barrel with cut rifling, .577 minimum bore dia. Rear sight is of the three leaf 1858 type with short base, with tall front sight and sword bayonet lug. American Black Walnut stock.
$1,850.00 plus shipping and full insurance.
Photos are available upon request. Interested persons should e-mail me at btaylor18@cfl.rr.com if they wish photos.
Thank you,