NSN, circa 1860's, .58 caliber, 32" round barrel. Metal has turned to a dark grey patina. The stock is good with no cracks or chips but with evidence of infantry use, including several dents along the comb. Stocker’s name, “G.K. Gates” is stamped into the front and rear and rear trigger guard tang. The initials “MS” are carved on the bottom forward of the trigger guard. A round ⅞” brass inventory disc with “No 58” is applied to the right butt. The “58” is repeated on the heel, just forward of the butt plate tang. There is a circular inspection cartouche centered on the right butt. In addition, the O.P. Drissen & Co manufacture’s stamp is to the rear of the barrel tang with another about an inch to the left of the cartouche. Drissen stamp is an anchor with “D” and “C” on either side of the shaft. It is present on the lock, bands, trigger guard, butt plate, and hammer. The Bayonet is 28½” straight blade manufactured by S&K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum), Solingen, Germany. It also is marked with the “Drissen/ D/ Ancher/ C” on the blade and guard. The blade is bright with scattered staining. (DALLAS LOCATION)