VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 54. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1851” vertically at rear of lock with American eagle over “US” in front of hammer. Bbl is dated 1851 also, possibly making this one of the 300 ordered by President Zachary Taylor for the cadets at Virginia Military Institute. The 15” triangular bayonet has a concave upper surface marked “US” at the rear. CONDITION: Brown/gray patina overall with light pitting except at breech which has heavy pitting, and on buttplate and trigger guard, which have moderate pitting. Wood is cracked at rear lockplate screw. A cartouche is visible on left side of stock but not readable. Mechanically fine. Bayonet has scattered light pitting with spots of surface rust. Edwards Collection 4-58438 FS127 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	108	$1,725.00	VERY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1851 CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET. Cal. 54. NSN. 40” rnd bbl. Marked “SPRING / FIELD / 1851” vertically at rear of lock with American eagle over “US” in front of hammer. Bbl is dated 1851 also, possibly making this one of the 300 ordered by President Zachary Taylor for the cadets at Virginia Military Institute. The 15” triangular bayonet has a concave upper surface marked “US” at the rear. CONDITION: Brown/gray patina overall with light pitting except at breech which has heavy pitting, and on buttplate and trigger guard, which have moderate pitting. Wood is cracked at rear lockplate screw. A cartouche is visible on left side of stock but not readable. Mechanically fine. Bayonet has scattered light pitting with spots of surface rust. Edwards Collection 4-58438 FS127 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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