SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE WITH HISTORY.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE WITH HISTORY. Cal. 50/70. SN 1974. 29-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate, which is dated 1864. Breechblock is marked “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”, “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. Documents from West Point Museum identify gun as being used by Cadet William H. Low, Jr., of the Class of 1868, who graduated in 1873. Copy of his service records from the National Archives also accompanies gun. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is mostly gray with signs of cleaning on bbl and triggerguard. Light to moderate pitting elsewhere. Wood is fine, but shows signs of cleaning. Mechanically excellent. 4-58731 (1,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	330	$2,012.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1869 CADET RIFLE WITH HISTORY. Cal. 50/70. SN 1974. 29-5/8” rnd bbl. Standard Springfield markings on lockplate, which is dated 1864. Breechblock is marked “1870 / eagle head over crossed arrows / US”, “ESA” cartouche on left side of stock. Documents from West Point Museum identify gun as being used by Cadet William H. Low, Jr., of the Class of 1868, who graduated in 1873. Copy of his service records from the National Archives also accompanies gun. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is mostly gray with signs of cleaning on bbl and triggerguard. Light to moderate pitting elsewhere. Wood is fine, but shows signs of cleaning. Mechanically excellent. 4-58731 (1,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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