This Model 1863 Type II rifled musket has a blade front sight/bayonet lug and three leaf rear sight on a barrel marked with the "V P eagle head" proofs at the breech (left side). The lock plate is dated 1864 and has the eagle and shield motif next to "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD". The eagle motif is repeated on the bolster. The upper tang has no visible date. The three barrel bands are stamped "U" and "US" on the buttplate tang. The barrel bands are secured by springs. Straight grip stock with has two very faint cartouches. It has the tulip head type ramrod and leather sling.