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Scarce U.S. Model 1858 Cadet Percussion Rifle-Musket by Springfield Armory

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Scarce U.S. Model 1858 Cadet Percussion Rifle-Musket by Springfield Armory
.58 cal., 38'' barrel with a bright fine bore showing some light oxidation at the muzzle and strong rifling throughout. Only about 2500 Model 1858 Cadet Rifle-Muskets were produced at Springfield Armory, making surviving examples scarce, while nice condition examples such as this one are rare. The metal surfaces of this Model 1858 Type I are toning to a lightly mottled gray patina with overall speckles of softened pinprick pitting and old light oxidation, a few tiny impact marks along the barrel, and some fine cleaning striations. The brass forend cap is toning to a warm goldenrod patina. The barrel and lockplate markings are correct and clear with both dated 1858. The Maynard primer mechanism is intact and functional. The walnut stock rates near fine with a scratch on the right side of the heel, a thin chip missing ahead of the lockplate, and other scattered minor dents, dings, and handling marks. The left stock flat bears strong ''ESA'' and ''JS'' cartouches and a softened ''S'' inspection mark is behind the lower tang. The original sights including the correct Model 1855 rifle-musket sight are intact, a correct cupped tulip-head ramrod with threaded end are included, and the action is strong and crisp. A fine condition example of these scarce and collectable cadet rifle-muskets. (23B11346-23) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)