This is an example of a Second Model Merrill Civil War carbine. The late style lock plate features the Second Model markings: "J.H.MERRILL BALTO./PAT JULY 1858,/APL 9. MAY 21-28-61" under the bolster, eagle marked in front of the hammer and "1863" marked behind the hammer. The breech latch is marked with the Merrill name and patent date, along with the serial number. There are "L" sub-inspection marks on various small parts and "T.K.L." marked under the breech lever. It has a brass barrel band, trigger guard and buttplate which is marked "US" on the heel. Mounted on a straight grip stock with a saddle ring bar and ring mounted on the left side flat and an "I" carved in front of the trigger guard. There are two faint cartouches just above the saddle ring bar.

Good, showing a mixture of bright and grey patina with the brass showing an attractive aged patina speckled with some brown. The period refinished wood is very good with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout and a crack in the bottom edge of the right flat. Mechanically excellent.