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U.S. Model 1851 Percussion Cadet Musket by Springfield Armory

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
U.S. Model 1851 Percussion Cadet Musket by Springfield Armory
.57 cal., 40'' barrel with excellent bore remaining mostly bright with some light staining and oxidation the last 5'' from the muzzle. The metal surfaces have toned to a mostly brown patina with fine pitting in the flash area of the nipple bolster and thin streaks of gray along the edges. There are some tiny impact marks, a noticeable ding in the bottom edge of the muzzle and silvering along the bottom edge of the bolster where it appears to have been dressed prior to installation, the top of the lower barrel band has a roughly cut rectangular hole. The ''VP / (Eagle Head)'' proof at the left side of the breech are legible as are the markings on the lockplate, the ''1852'' tang date is light but visible and matches the lockplate. The top of the buttplate tang is also clearly marked ''US''. The walnut stock remains in good to very good condition with overall dents, chips and handling marks expected of a well-used cadet rifle, there is a small thin crack at the rear of the lockplate. The wood shows a period cleaning and refinishing with lightly rounded edges and a large ''5'' stamped atop the wrist behind the rear tang. The sights, bayonet lug, sling swivels and ramrod remain in place. A very good example of these desirable cadet muskets. (5A11666-14) {ANTIQUE} [Casey Collection] (800/1200)
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