THE FIRST DATED 1860; THE SECOND CIRCA 1869
Details
A .58 CALIBRE US MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE/MUSKET BY THE SPRINGFIELD ARMOURY; AND A .50 CALIBRE (C.F) US MODEL 1868 SPRINGFIELD 'TRAPDOOR' RIFLE, No. 24069
The first dated 1860; the second circa 1869
The first of standard productions specifications, including iron fore-end cap and retaining its original ramrod; the second also of standard specifications, including breech-block dated 1869 and lock dated 1863, each retaining most of their original hardening colour, the stock with inspector's stamp, original ranrod, and in fine condition throughout (the barrel additionally numbered 3422 and 44398)
40in. (101.6cm.) and 32½in. (82.6cm.) barrels (2)
The first dated 1860; the second circa 1869
The first of standard productions specifications, including iron fore-end cap and retaining its original ramrod; the second also of standard specifications, including breech-block dated 1869 and lock dated 1863, each retaining most of their original hardening colour, the stock with inspector's stamp, original ranrod, and in fine condition throughout (the barrel additionally numbered 3422 and 44398)
40in. (101.6cm.) and 32½in. (82.6cm.) barrels (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.