The lock plate features the Second Model markings: "J.H.MERRILL BALTO / PAT JULY 1858, / APL.9. MAY 21-28-61" under the bolster, eagle/shield marked in front of the hammer and "1863" marked behind the hammer. The breech latch is marked with the Merrill name and patent date, along with the serial number. The single barrel band, trigger guard and "U.S." marked buttplate are brass. Straight grip stock with a saddle ring barrel with ring mounted to the left side flat and correctly without a patch box. The left side flat is stamped with a boxed RKW cartouche, and "TKL" initials stamped on the comb and barrel at breech, with many of the components stamped with the inspection initial "L".

Very good plus. The iron surfaces have some fine scratches from being cleaned bright with some light pitting (mostly on the barrel). The brass components have a fine patina. The stock is very fine with exception of a couple hairline cracks near the buttplate and trigger and the initials "DP" inscribed on the buttstock (right side), along with some minor dings and scratches and a some scattered minor dents. Mechanically fine. This is a solid representative example of one of these usually heavily issued Civil War carbines.