Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine

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Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine
Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine

Object Details

maker

Springfield Armory

Description (Brief)

Springfield Armory developed the Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine for use as a pistol on horseback, or as a carbine on foot. The .58 caliber muzzle loader featured an attachable shoulder stock and a Maynard tape primer. During the same time period, the development of Colt revolvers made the Pistol-Carbine obsolete.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Ralph G. Packard

date made

1855

associated date

1855

ID Number

AF.43565

catalog number

43565

accession number

164794

Object Name

pistol-carbine

pistol-carbine, percussion

Other Terms

pistol-carbine; Firearms; Tape Prime; .65 In; Smooth Bore; Muzzle Load; Sa

Measurements

overall: 2 1/4 in x 28 1/2 in x 8 3/8 in; 5.715 cm x 72.39 cm x 21.2725 cm

place made

United States

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Civil War

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Firearms

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