Springfield M.1855 Pistol Carbine

Springfield Model 1855 Pistol Carbine 58 cal Bore VG plus, Mech VG plus, Wood VG plus. Has a 12” original barrel with original front and rear leaf sight, Swivel Ramrod , sling swivels, Brass End cap , barrel band and buttcap marked 11, the breech area also has the VP eagle head markings.. Serial # 11. The barrel has a date on the tang 1855,the last digit is faint. The lockplate has an 1855 date to the rear of the plate and a US Springfield Maynard primer door has a eagle marking . The Maynard primer system is complete and working. These were made from 1855-1857 total of 4021 mfgd Metal overall has an aged grey patina finish with fine pitting in areas. The brass triggerguard,buttcap, barrel band and endcap have a patina finish.