This rifle has blade and notch sight, "V/P/eagle head" proofed barrel, "U" marked barrel bands, sling swivels on the trigger guard and middle band, brass forend cap, brass buttplate with notch for a patch box door, "C.S./RICHMOND, VA." marked lock plate dated "1863" at the tail with the distinct "humpback" profile, and a nearly full length walnut stock with "W H 1864" carved on the right side of the butt. A "U.S." marked socket bayonet with leather scabbard is included. During the Civil War, the Richmond Armory manufactured a large number of rifle-muskets, carbines, and musketoons using parts and equipment captured at Harpers Ferry in April of 1861.