According to Moller American Military Shoulder Arms, the Model 1863 had Color Case Hardened Lockplate and Hammer. Heat Blued were internal lock parts and screws, nipple, rear sight, trigger and screw, guard bow nuts, ramrod friction retainer and the shafts of the side screws, tang screw, and wood screws. Although initially bright, the heat blueing of the following parts was introduced during production; barrel bands and screws, sling swivels, and trigger guard assembly. Bright all other metal parts.
He describes the 1864 changes from the Model 1863 as the following parts were bright instead of blued, barrel bands, sling swivels, trigger plate, and trigger guard bow.
the barrel bands changes to use of band springs, no change to middle band but upper and lower are solid. Rear sight has the single L shaped leaf with a peep sighted for 300 yards.
Ramrod was changed to having a cupped head with six grasping grooves around its circumference, and a one eighth inch slot for a wiping rag, and the rear threaded for ball screw and wiper. My comment, like an Enfield
My comment. Sounds like it could be an arm that was repaired, intermingled, or a transitional arm made during a transition period.
if you take it to the nationals some real hands on experts at SAC could probably give you an informed opinion. But sounds nice. Enjoy!
Bob Propst
6721V
York Rangers
Tidewater Region
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