.69 caliber, 42" barrel, Marked on the left side of the barrel near breech P in a circle, Eagle "V". Marked on the top of the barrel near the breech plug N B 40, dated on the tang 1831. Lockplate is marked Eagle over US, Springfield 1831. all lock plate parts are marked with "N". Walnut stock with three barrel bands. On the left flat of stock are Two Cartouches, also another Cartouche with EB 3. Meaning a third class musket. All of the metal has been cleaned. Stock is excellent with nice untouched oiled open-grain stock. Has three very sharp and clear cartouches. Behind the trigger guard is a crisp stock makers initials and cartouche. overall a very good example of a Type II Springfield Model 1816.