OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

This Mississippi rifle is marked with "ROBINS/&/LAURENCE/US" on the lock plate ahead of the hammer. The buttplate tang has a small "US" stamp along with "CO. C/MASS 46/14". The 46th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry/Militia Regiment was raised primarily in Hampden County, Massachusetts, in 1862. Most of its men volunteered to stay on and join the Army of the Potomac after their enlistments expired due to Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania in 1863. 100 of the men then reenlisted by joining the 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. During its enlistment, the 46th only lost one man in combat and another 35 by disease. Much of their service consisted of manning defensive positions at key positions in the North. The rifle has a blade/stud front sight and includes a trumpet head iron ramrod. The straight wrist walnut stock has a patch box and faint cartouches. The barrel band and front of the trigger guard have sling swivels.

Fair. The action and barrel display a dark brown patina with oxidation and pitting overall. The brass has an aged patina. The wood is fair with a faint crack at the tail of the lock plate, some small cracks in the butt. The action is fine. The rear sight is absent with solder remaining in dovetail. The rifle is bored out to 58 from the original 54.