EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1841 PERCUSSION CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD.

EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1841 PERCUSSION CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. Cal. 57. 40″ bbl marked on left breech “V” over “P”. Tang is dated 1884. Lockplate marked spread winged eagle facing hammer over “US” underneath bulster, behind lock is “SPRING / FIELD / 1844” in three vertical lines. Ramrod, bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate and sideplate all correct for this model. Walnut stock is normal in all respects and is unmarked except for a “J.K.” carved in stock ahead of lock. This gun is accompanied by Model 1851 14-3/4″ blade marked “US” at base with locking stud that rotates around pin inside clasp. Leather scabbard with over-the-shoulder stud has been tarred and is very dry. Tip does not appear to be orig. Model 1841 Springfield Cadet muskets are one of the rarest US martial long arms with only 450 guns produced. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: All metal is dark patina with medium pitting in breech area including the nipple. Wood is in good condition having two 3/4″ stress cracks at back of lock and 2″ stress crack on right side of butt, not effecting soundness or appearance. Bayonet is overall bright with some very minor pitting on 5% of blade. 4-38199 PAS27 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2555	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1841 PERCUSSION CADET MUSKET WITH BAYONET AND SCABBARD. Cal. 57. 40″ bbl marked on left breech “V” over “P”. Tang is dated 1884. Lockplate marked spread winged eagle facing hammer over “US” underneath bulster, behind lock is “SPRING / FIELD / 1844” in three vertical lines. Ramrod, bbl bands, trigger guard, buttplate and sideplate all correct for this model. Walnut stock is normal in all respects and is unmarked except for a “J.K.” carved in stock ahead of lock. This gun is accompanied by Model 1851 14-3/4″ blade marked “US” at base with locking stud that rotates around pin inside clasp. Leather scabbard with over-the-shoulder stud has been tarred and is very dry. Tip does not appear to be orig. Model 1841 Springfield Cadet muskets are one of the rarest US martial long arms with only 450 guns produced. PROVENANCE: Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: All metal is dark patina with medium pitting in breech area including the nipple. Wood is in good condition having two 3/4″ stress cracks at back of lock and 2″ stress crack on right side of butt, not effecting soundness or appearance. Bayonet is overall bright with some very minor pitting on 5% of blade. 4-38199 PAS27 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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