Cal. 58 produced by William Muir & Co. and made in Windsor Locks, Conn. They made a total quantity of 30,000 in 1863 and 1864. The lock surface is a dusky gray with brown peppered throughout. Action is crisp and strong. Markings of standard eagle motif above U.S. and to the right Wm MUIR& CO / WINDSOR LOCKS,CT. At the rear is the date"1864" are crisp and sharp.. Barrel marks VP/ Eagle and 1864 at the end of the barrel. Also marked with inspectors initials WTM on the barrel side. The barrel is a mix of patina and gray with a spotty peppery look. Signs of heavy pitting and cleaning around the nipple area. All other metal parts show signs of light to moderate pitting. The bore is semi bright and the riffling is strong. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. The stock is dark and has numerous nicks from years of handling and the cartouche is visible.

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