.69 caliber with horizontal rifling to bore, 42-1/4 in. round barrel fitted with two-leaf sight, proof mark; barrel tang dated 1862; H & P on conversion plug; walnut stock with iron mounts, including sling swivels; eagle over U.S. on lockplate before hammer, SPRING/ FIELD/ 1837 behind hammer; a rubbed "S" on side plate; inspector mark "EA" on trigger guard; U.S. on butt plate tang. Includes bayonet with U. S. on top flat.

57-1/2 in. overall length

Private North Carolina Collection

Attractive surfaces, the stock with few marks and the iron generally smooth; some cleaning abrasions to the lock plate; overall very good condition.