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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 CADET MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 64. 40″ bbl, bayonet lug on top, iron furniture with three bands, dbl strap front band with integral sight. Ramrod is old but not orig to gun. Markings on left side of breech are not discernible due to pitting. No markings opposite the lock. Lockplate marked script “US” under the Spread-Winged Eagle underneath the side drum and “SPRINGFIELD 1830″ in 3 lines behind the cock. CONDITION: Fair. Arm has been altered to percussion and shows evidence of heavy pitting at breech, as well as a 3/8″ wood loss at the back of the breech. 3″ sliver of wood missing at left side of forend. 1-1/2″ chip at toe of butt has been neatly reglued. Overall condition of metal is good, showing light, medium, and heavy pitting in various areas. Wood is fair, having been cleaned at one time and showing numerous stress fractures as mentioned above but which do not detract from soundness of gun, as well as a 6” long area of wood loss midway between rear band and triggerguard. Sling swivels are missing, having the mounting lug on the middle band removed. 4-33726 (6,000-8,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |