There are three types of 1855 Rifled muskets
Type 1-Brass nose cap, rear sight-long range type, graduated 1,2,3,4
Bands-Iron Flat with shoulders Patchbox- None
Type 2-Iron or brass nose cap, rear sight M-1858 3 leaf
Bands-Iron Flat with shoulders Patchbox- None
Type 3-Iron nose cap, rear sight M-1858 3 leaf
Bands-Iron Flat with shoulders Patchbox- Iron 1855 Rifle Box
Hope this helps
Joe Plakis XXVIII
Middle-Atlantic Region
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