Civil War Proof Marks

[satan52k]

Have only one firearm, an original civil war musket. Made by Colt, surcharged N.J. (New jersey?) , dated 1862 on lock and barrel. Proof mark is a puzzle to me, is V with right leg made into a P, over eagle head. Anyone know what it means?

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