Manufactured circa 1862-1865. Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with "1863" on the breech near the "V/P/eagle head" markings, "STEEL R.K.A." on the left flat and the bayonet lug on the right side near the muzzle. Casehardened lock plate, marked "1863" behind the hammer and "eagle/U.S." and "REMINGTON'S/ILION, N.Y." ahead. Smooth straight grip stock, with brass barrel bands, tulip head ramrod, a set of "RDJ" and "RH" cartouches on the reverse of the lock, "L" marked brass patch box containing a spare nipple and a ball extractor screw, and a "U.S./S" marked buttplate. With a brass-hilted sword bayonet, 24 7/8 inches overall with a "C" marked 20 1/8 inch blade, "R" marked guard, "B.H" hilt, black leather sheath with brass fittings, and a brown herringbone fabric sleeve.