Manufactured circa 1862-65, the Providence Tool Company was one of the major contractors of muskets for the Civil War. The lock is marked "1865" behind the hammer and "U eagle motif S / PROVIDENCE TOOL Co. / PROVIDENCE RI". The top flat of the barrel next to the bolster is marked "1863", the left flat opposite the bolster is marked "V / P / eagle head" and the buttplate tang is marked "US". All iron mountings finished bright, blade front sight which serves as a bayonet lug for angular bayonet, three leaf folding rear sight, clean out screw on the bolster and iron ramrod with a swollen shaft and tulip end. Mounted with a full stock with 3 barrel bands and sling swivels mounted on the middle band and front of the trigger guard. Complete with a contemporary brown leather sling and wooden barrel plug. Complete with socket bayonet with a reproduction H.A. Dingee leather sheath.

Very good. The once cleaned, arsenal bright finish remains with scattered speckled discoloration and some light flash pitting in the area of the bolster and some minor pin prick type pitting on the barrel bands. The stock is very good with a few small minor gouges on the left side of the buttstock and overall scattered minor dents, dings and scratches associated with a gun of this age. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine. The reproduction sling is very good. The bayonet is very good, with the blade having a cleaned bright patina with specked discoloration and some minor pitting. The shealth is very fine.