Produced in 1864 as a Type II rifle musket, and later bored out to serve as a foraging gun. Blade front and folding leaf rear sights on the barrel, which is marked "V/ P/ eagle head" on the upper left side and has the spread wing eagle on the bolster. Lock is dated "1864" behind the hammer and marked "U.S./ Springfield" ahead, with the American Eagle stamp. Ramrod absent. Smooth straight grip stock with 3 barrel bands, sling swivels, two inspectors cartouches on the reverse of the lock plate, and an unmarked buttplate.

Good, with a bright gray patina on the barrel. Heavy flash pitting is visible around the nipple, with additional pitting down the length and scattered dings and scratches. Lock plate shows a dark gray patina. Stock is good as repaired, with a section of replaced wood on the left side ahead of the wrist, scattered chipping and pressure dents, along with some varnish loss. Action is very good.