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Remington Cadet Rifle .50 CF SN: 5096

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Remington Cadet Rifle .50 CF SN: 5096
This is a very interesting "Cadet" training version of the Remington Rolling block system, produced using a Rolling Block pistol receiver. The caliber is .50 CF. The Rifle is missing the cleaning rod, and lower sling swivel. The left side of the receiver is marked REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. U.S.A.PAT. MAY 3D NOV. 15TH 1864 [APRIL 17TH 1868]. The other side of the receiver has a U.S. Military proof mark of P / F.C.W., indicating inspection by Frank C. Warner, who inspected Civilian Remington M1866 .50rf Pistols as well as M1867 Remington Navy Carbine. He may have also inspected Remington M1871 pistols. "U" stamped barrel bands. 28" barrel. forearm has steel nose cap. Bottom left buttstock in large letters "B.F.M.I," (Black Foxe Military Institute). Comes with correct U.S. marked sprocket bayonet with blade shortened to 13".Bore is overall very good/bright with a few areas of very light scattered pitting. Barrel has turned a brown patina, receiver retains most of its dull blue finish. Butt stock has two chips on each side of the tang, with hairline cracks. fore stock is loose on the barrel. Action is crisp/tight. NRA Condition-Good as Antique Firearm.