.58 caliber. 40" round barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and U.S./TRENTON forward of the hammer and dated 1864 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech dated 1864 as well. Left angled flat with the usual V/P/{Eagle Head} proof marks with the left barrel flat and counterpane showing NJ surcharges for New Jersey. Retains the correct 1861 pattern 3-leaf rear sight, the musket combination front sight and socket bayonet lug, both sling swivels and an original swelled shank tulip-head ramrod. A solid example of a New Jersey contract Model 1861 Rifle Musket from the height of the American Civil War.