PRE CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1855 PISTOL / CARBINE
This close-up highlights the walnut grip and brass buttcap of the U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1856. The pistol’s distinctive curved grip was designed to provide a secure hold while firing on foot or horseback, while the sturdy brass buttcap protected the stock from hard military use. Built for durability, […]