This is one of an estimated 5,151 later production Model 1855 percussion rifles with a 33 inch barrel, two barrel bands, and an iron patch box manufactured by Harper's Ferry Armory from 1857 to 1861. Most of the iron mounted rifles were issued to militia units and a number were shipped to Southern States prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. The survival rate of these rifles is low and examples in good condition are very scarce. The rifle is equipped with a blade front sight, two leaf rear sight, and a bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel. The lock plate is dated "1860" at the rear, and "U.S./HARPER'S FERRY" is stamped ahead of the Maynard primer door which has an American eagle motif. The breech end top of the barrel is also dated "1860" with "V/P/eagle head" proofs on the left side. It includes a tulip head iron ramrod with a swollen shaft, sling swivels on the front barrel band and front of the trigger guard, and is mounted with a straight grip stock (pieced at the rear band) with a "U.S." marked carbine buttplate.

Very good plus. The rifle has primarily an attractive, untouched dark brown patina with some mottled brighter areas on the action and patch box. There are various minor scratches and marks throughout. The stock is fine with sharp edges, a few cracks, some small speckles and specks of paint, and general dings and scrapes from use. Mechanically fine with clear markings.