The barrel is bright with moderate scattered mottling. There are several very small spots of surface pitting. The front sight is present at the muzzle. Blued rear sight has a single flip-up leaf. The left flat of the breech is strongly stamped with “VP” and an eaglehead while the top of the breech is stamped “1864.” The eagle on the bolster has strong edges but weak definition. Nipple is excellent. Bore is bright and clean with very good rifling.

The lockplate and hammer have been lightly cleaned. Lock has a strong stamping of a spread-winged eagle and “US” over “SPRINGFIELD” forward of the hammer and “1864” stamped behind it. Action works properly. Lockplate screws and hammer screw show light wear.

The wood stock is in overall good condition. The flat opposite the lock does not show any cartouche marks and has a small inlaid disc. The stock does show some minor dings and dents from age and storage. There are no cracks.

The iron buttplate, triggerguard and barrel bands match the other iron surfaces in appearance. The buttplate has a crisp “US” stamped on the tang while each band have crisp “U” stampings. The bands are held in place by band springs which is correct for the Type 2.  Both sling swivels are present.

A close examination of the iron surfaces reveals very small scattered small spots of surface rust.

Ramrod is correct and is full length with threaded tip.  [ad]

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