The lock is dated 1842. The barrel is fitted with a percussion bolster and three leaf rear sight and a blackened copper plating. Aside from a "1" on the left side, no markings are visible and all the other metal parts are nickel finished. "SPRING/ FIELD/ 1842" is marked on the lock plate to the rear of the hammer, American Eagle and a shield motif over "US" forward of the hammer, and "US" on top of the heel of the buttplate. The flashpan has been cut away and the bolster fits neatly into the lock plate. Smooth straight grip oil-stained walnut stock with three barrel bands, ramrod, traces of the original left wrist cartouche, and a smooth buttplate. Writer believes this unique example to be a display piece of some significance, however, it is not the average GAR hall decoration piece.

Very fine. With 80% of the blue finish, showing a few areas of exposed copper, and light scratching and spotting. The nickel finish is also very fine, with flaking, spotting and some minor pitting. Stock has a period commercial style finish with light scratches and pressure dents in fine condition.