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Lot 3283: Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Musket with Bayonet

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3283: Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Musket with Bayonet

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250

Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1851 Cadet Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1851-Musket
Type: Musket
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 40 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1201
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Antique
Description:

Springfield Armory manufactured a total of 4,000 cadet muskets c. 1851-1853 for use by various cadet schools around the country. With almost all of the Model 1841 Cadet muskets having gone to West Point, most of the early production (1851-1852) of the Model 1851 muskets went to military academies in the South, starting with the Virginia Military Institute. It has a small bayonet stud on the bottom of the barrel near the muzzle, a blade front sight on the front of the upper barrel band, "1852" dated lock, "1852" dated barrel tang, "63" on the buttplate, and other standard Springfield lock and barrel markings. Removable collection mark on the trigger guard. Includes a "US" marked socket bayonet.

Rating Definition:

Fine, showing mostly bright finish with a couple patches of light brown patina. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is also fine and has some scattered minor dings and a few minor repairs. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine showing mostly bright with evidence of cleaning.



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