Springfield Armory, .69 caliber, 42 in. round barrel having V and P over an eagle's head stamp at breech, dated 1848 on tang; walnut stock with inspector's "RC" behind left side plate; iron mounts, eagle over US on lockplate before the hammer, SPRING/FIELD/ 1848 behind the hammer; US on buttplate tang; two sling swivels; ramrod present.

58 in. overall length

Private North Carolina Collection

Working action; marks expected from use; good condition.