Model 1855 U.S. Combination Takedown Tool / SOLD

Description

Model 1855 U.S. Combination Takedown Tool 

A highly desirable U.S. Model 1855 combination takedown tool, issued for the maintenance and disassembly of the Model 1855 series of percussion arms, including rifles, rifle-muskets, and pistols. These compact, multi-functional tools were designed to assist soldiers and armorers in the field, incorporating screwdriver and nipple wrench features essential for routine service. 

This example presents in fine, honest condition, retaining a smooth, untouched patina with light wear consistent with period use. The form remains crisp, with well-defined edges and functional components intact. Tools of this type were frequently lost or heavily used, making well-preserved examples increasingly difficult to obtain. 

An essential and collectible Civil War accoutrement, directly associated with early-war U.S. percussion arms and ideal for display alongside a Model 1855 firearm or within an advanced collection of martial tools. 

Inventory Number: FIR 218