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LOW SERIAL NUMBER SPRINGFIELD 1873 CADET RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
LOW SERIAL NUMBER SPRINGFIELD 1873 CADET RIFLE
SERIAL NUMBER: 606. BARREL: 29-1/2". CALIBER: .45-70. MANUFACTURED: 1873. Made for and issued to military schools such as VMI and West Point. Faint "V/P" proofs on the barrel. Breech block is marked "MODEL/1873/eagles head/US". Standard markings on the lock plate. Illegible cartouche on the left side of the wrist and circled "P" firing proof on the wrist. Standard cadet style sights. Original blued and case colored finishes. Oiled wood stock with a smooth metal butt plate. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with general wear and brown patina on the barrel. Case coloring on the breech block is strong. Wood has light handling marks and scratches. Bore is shiny with crisp rifling. Hammer is tight. ANTIQUE