Marked "1861 " on the barrel tang, "H&P" on the top of the barrel behind the rear sight and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. / 185? / U.S." vertically behind the hammer. The left rear of the barrel is marked with a large "N J" and an "N". Approximately 2,000 of these muskets were converted for New Jersey. Equipped with the Maynard priming device, bayonet lug on top of the barrel, front sight integral to the front double barrel band, and three leaf folding rear sight. One piece full stock with three barrel bands, trigger guard riveted to the trigger guard plate, iron ramrod with trumpet head and iron buttplate marked "U S" on the tang.