RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 CADET MUSKET.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 CADET MUSKET. Cal. 64. Rare Cadet Musket with only 307 produced at Springfield in the period 1830-1831 specifically for the Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. It was produced in two bbl lengths, 36″ and 40″ as found here, with bayonet lug on top at the muzzle, iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band with integral sight. Trumpet head ramrod is probably orig to this musket. Markings on left side of breech are not discernible due to pitting. No markings opposite the lock. Lockplate marked in script “US” under a small spread-winged eagle and “SPRING / FIELD / 1830” vertically behind the hammer. Obviously with so few produced they are almost never encountered now 181 years later and should one be so fortunate to find one they are rarely in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Arm has been altered to percussion and shows evidence of heavy pitting at breech, as well as a 3/8″ wood burnout loss behind the nipple and is missing a 3″ sliver of wood from left side of forestock. There is also a repaired large chip at toe of butt which has been neatly restored. There is a 6″ sliver of wood missing from the bottom of the forestock below the rear band which has been replaced with wood filler. There is also a 2-3/4″ sliver missing from the left bbl channel just above the middle band, otherwise wood is sound with a smooth hand worn patina, possibly a very old refinish. Overall condition of metal is solid, showing light, medium, and heavy pitting in various areas with an overall dark brown mottled patina. Sling swivels are missing, having the mounting lug on the middle band removed. Mechanics are a little soft but functional. A truly rare find for the Springfield collector. 4-41708 JR286 (4,500-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2480	$4,025.00	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 CADET MUSKET. Cal. 64. Rare Cadet Musket with only 307 produced at Springfield in the period 1830-1831 specifically for the Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. It was produced in two bbl lengths, 36″ and 40″ as found here, with bayonet lug on top at the muzzle, iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band with integral sight. Trumpet head ramrod is probably orig to this musket. Markings on left side of breech are not discernible due to pitting. No markings opposite the lock. Lockplate marked in script “US” under a small spread-winged eagle and “SPRING / FIELD / 1830” vertically behind the hammer. Obviously with so few produced they are almost never encountered now 181 years later and should one be so fortunate to find one they are rarely in orig configuration. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection. CONDITION: Fair. Arm has been altered to percussion and shows evidence of heavy pitting at breech, as well as a 3/8″ wood burnout loss behind the nipple and is missing a 3″ sliver of wood from left side of forestock. There is also a repaired large chip at toe of butt which has been neatly restored. There is a 6″ sliver of wood missing from the bottom of the forestock below the rear band which has been replaced with wood filler. There is also a 2-3/4″ sliver missing from the left bbl channel just above the middle band, otherwise wood is sound with a smooth hand worn patina, possibly a very old refinish. Overall condition of metal is solid, showing light, medium, and heavy pitting in various areas with an overall dark brown mottled patina. Sling swivels are missing, having the mounting lug on the middle band removed. Mechanics are a little soft but functional. A truly rare find for the Springfield collector. 4-41708 JR286 (4,500-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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