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, "eagle/U.S." and "REMINGTON'S/ILION, N.Y." in front of the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock, with two "U" marked brass barrel bands, tulip head ramrod, a "BH" cartouche on the reverse of the lock, "L" marked brass patch box and a "U.S./S" marked buttplate. With a brass-hilted sword bayonet, 25 inches overall with a "B" marked 20 1/4 inch blade, hilt marked "S" and "B.H", and a brass and leather scabbard.

Very good as refinished, showing 80% of the artificial brown finish, with areas of lighter brown and gray patina, scattered handling marks and a small amount of pitting concentrated near the bolster and muzzle. The lock and hammer have a rough appearance and some of the brass components have been cleaned. Stock is very good as refinished, with cracks and chips around the ramrod channel, lock plate, reverse and buttplate, a dent behind the bolster and light dings and scratches overall. Mechanically needs adjustment. The scabbard shows some cracking of the leather and a deep patina on the throat and ti, and the blade is very fine with mild spotting.