Lot 934 - Springfield - Model 1873 Cadet rifle - .45-70 - rifle in Topeka, KS

Very Attractive 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 attractive 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