MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLE.

MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 57. 40″ Bbl with long range rear sight, is marked with “P” “V” and Eagle proofs at rear. Small percussion lockplate has eagle over “US” in front of round bodied hammer, and three lines “Spring” “Field” and “1853” at rear. Walnut stock affixed with three spring retained bands. Rear band has rack no.(?) “39”. Front band has front sight on front loop, bayonet lug 1-1/2″ from muzzle. Steel ramrod is tulip shaped. It is estimated that 1160 of this Civil War era musket were made with 1853 date. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains traces of what may be orig polish where protected, but is mostly even brown patina. Stock has most of its orig finish with some rubbed in oil and numerous marks and scuffs. 4-47058 MGM133 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1431A	$4,025.00	MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 57. 40″ Bbl with long range rear sight, is marked with “P” “V” and Eagle proofs at rear. Small percussion lockplate has eagle over “US” in front of round bodied hammer, and three lines “Spring” “Field” and “1853” at rear. Walnut stock affixed with three spring retained bands. Rear band has rack no.(?) “39”. Front band has front sight on front loop, bayonet lug 1-1/2″ from muzzle. Steel ramrod is tulip shaped. It is estimated that 1160 of this Civil War era musket were made with 1853 date. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains traces of what may be orig polish where protected, but is mostly even brown patina. Stock has most of its orig finish with some rubbed in oil and numerous marks and scuffs. 4-47058 MGM133 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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