Only 700 of these rifles were manufactured between 1861-62, and all but 100 are known to have been purchased for use by the U.S. Navy. Most of the rifles were used to arm Marine guards aboard ships, and some were used on gunboats on the Mississippi River. It has standard markings and features including a bottom mounted saber bayonet lug. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes leather sling and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection