I found a very nice restoration of an original M-1863 type II Springfield, some may call this the M-1864 Springfield.
Here are some photos.

http://cwsutler.hypermart.net/RC901L.jpg

Notice anything odd about the ram rod?
It is, by the way, the correct ram rod for this model Springfield.
I was just wondering if any of you have seen this type of ram rod used any where else?
Thank you,