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Lot 934 - Springfield - Model 1873 Cadet rifle - .45-70 - rifle

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Lot 934 - Springfield - Model 1873 Cadet rifle - .45-70 - rifle
Very Good condition - 29.5" barrel - RARE - US military cadet rifle - finish mostly to brown patina, mild pitting at muzzle/lock plate/breech/trigger guard - heavy pitting on butt late - short comb/long wrist wood stock in good condition w/ crack around wrist and repair at right fore arm - otherwise w/ some handling marks/bruising - old chip at rear barrel band - faint P on wrist - front inverted V/rear 1873 model carbine adjustable ladder sights - crisp barrel markings: including VP Eagle head P - legible breech markings - faint Eagle/markings on lock plate - single shot trap door US military cadet rifle, 1 of 3,000 made w/ M1868 ram rod - 2nd/3rd style breech block - w/ sling swivels - yr. mfg: 1881 - SN 16321 - est. 900- 1500 - Antq - 22EEBWMI048