Rare 1851 US SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET: Lock dated 1851, partial eagle and US remain on plate, .57 caliber, 40'' barrel. Inspector marks V.P. on barrel, US stamp on butt hardware. According to Flayderman 300 of the 4000 rifles produced went to cadets at VMI. From Southern family, however cannot verify Confederate use. Measures 55'' overall.
CONDITION: Needs spring repair, note dings to wood typical of age, carrying ring has split. Social security number has been engraved on trigger guard.