This percussion rifle is dated "1862" on the lock over "TOWER" and has a crown over "V.R" at the tail. It has the standard bayonet stud blade front sight and a folding ladder rear sight. It is fitted on a nearly full length walnut stock held by three barrel bands with provisions for a swivel on the front band and a swivel on the front of the brass trigger guard. The trigger guard tang is marked "LSM." Other similarly marked rifles have been attributed to the Louisiana State Militia.

Good. The rifle has primarily a gray patina with some slight spotting and patches of brown patina. The brass has an aged patina. The front swivel broken off. The reoiled stock is good and has a chunk absent on the left side of the butt and some bruising and scratches overall. The action functions fine and the markings are crisp.