Manufactured circa 1862 - 1865, the lock plate on this rifle is dated 1863 behind the hammer, has the eagle/shield over "U.S." and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y." in front of the hammer and there is an "L" stamped at the front. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" and marked with the "V/ P/ eagle head" proofs to the rear. The left flat is marked "STEEL H.S.L." The front sight is fixed and the rear sight is a three leaf type and there is a bayonet lug mounted on the right side. The barrel is blue, casehardened lock and hammer with all brass mountings. Iron ramrod with tulip head. The left side stock flat is marked with "BH" and "HDJ" cartouches, it is fitted with a brass patch box and the buttplate tang is marked "U.S." ahead of the screw and "P" behind the screw. With 20 inch long sword bayonet.

Fine. The barrel retains approximately half of the faded original blue finish with some moderate surface rust and some short streaks of brown patina at the muzzle. There is extensive flash pitting that partially obscures the barrel markings. The lock plate and hammer have a dark mottled patina. The brass has a smooth aged patina. The stock is very fine with some minor to moderate dings, chips, dents and scratches and a few moderate gashes. There are a few large dents mostly on the right side of the buttstock. The left stock flat has a mild crack. The stock markings are clear. The bayonet is good with a dark mottled patina and some minor surface rust. The brass has a smooth dark aged patina. Mechanically excellent.