.58 caliber. 40" barrel length. SN: NSN. Bright steel finish to all metal parts with a full length walnut stock with three screw tensioned barrel bands. Single shot percussion rifle featuring the correct pattern of Model 1861 musket rear sight and combination front sight/bayonet lug. The lock plate is struck U.S./COLT'S PT F.A. MFG CO/HARTFORD, CT forward of the hammer and dated 1862 behind the hammer. The barrel is dated 1862, and the barrel features a monogram VP proof to the upper left barrel flat and N.J mark followed by STEEL on the left barrel flat. An {Eagle} has been struck onto the right flat of the bolster. The counter pane is likewise marked N.J, and the buttstock tang shows the U.S. marking. All three barrel bands are U stamped, and the item features a two piece triggerguard with an attached sling swivel.