This is an example of a Model 1863 rifle-musket that has Type I and Type II features. Fixed blade front sight/bayonet lug and a three leaf folding rear sight on a barrel marked with the "V/ P/eagle head" and dated 1864. The Type I lock plate is dated 1863 behind the hammer and marked with the eagle/shield and "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD" in front of the hammer. The eagle also appears on the bolster. "U" is stamped on the three barrel bands, with the Type II retaining springs. The barrel, trigger guard and buttplate are 'National Armory Bright', the barrel bands are blue and the lock and hammer are casehardened. Smooth full straight grip stock with script "RPB" and "ALN" cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. There is a sling swivel mounted on the front of the trigger guard and on the middle barrel band, "U.S." marked buttplate and a tulip head iron ramrod.

Very fine. The rifle has a smooth brown patina with strong traces of bright in the protected areas. The barrel bands retain sporadic traces of original blue finish mixed with a smooth brown patina. The lock and hammer retain flashes of original case colors mixed with a smooth brown patina. The hammer has some minor pitting. The stock is fine with a few minor pressure dents and some minor dings and scratches. The cartouches are clear.