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.