SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 WEST POINT CADET RIFLE MUSKET.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 WEST POINT CADET RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. West Point cadets were issued Model 1851 that were both rifled and sighted. This variation on cadet muskets is a desirable variation. This gun has West Point rack numbers of “62” on top of rear band and “C28” on top of buttplate. CONDITION: This gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl is bright with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Bore is crisp with well discerned rifling. VP proofs and 1852 bbl date are well struck and discernible. Lock and hammer show traces of original muted case colors with balance being silver/gray and show good markings. Stock is sound and solid with good sharp edges. There is no cartouche. Buttplate is surcharged US. Gun functions well, as does the adjustable long range rear sight. 45725 JS99 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2491	$4,025.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 WEST POINT CADET RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 40″ bbl. West Point cadets were issued Model 1851 that were both rifled and sighted. This variation on cadet muskets is a desirable variation. This gun has West Point rack numbers of “62” on top of rear band and “C28” on top of buttplate. CONDITION: This gun is very good to fine overall. Bbl is bright with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Bore is crisp with well discerned rifling. VP proofs and 1852 bbl date are well struck and discernible. Lock and hammer show traces of original muted case colors with balance being silver/gray and show good markings. Stock is sound and solid with good sharp edges. There is no cartouche. Buttplate is surcharged US. Gun functions well, as does the adjustable long range rear sight. 45725 JS99 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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