Dated 1856, with a blade front sight, 3-leaf folding rear sight, "V/ P/ eagle head" on the barrel, "1855" on the tang, "1856" on the lock plate, with cleanout screw, standard Springfield markings, and the eagle on the Maynard primer cover. A faint cartouche is visible on the grip, with a iron swivel ramrod, brass fittings, "4" numbered buttcap and hardwood stock with brass hardware and sling swivel.