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ANTONIO ZOLI / NAVY ARMS ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 350.00 USD
ANTONIO ZOLI / NAVY ARMS ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE.
Cal. 58. S# 3405. Bbl. 33 1/8". Percussion Zouave rifle mfg. by Antonio Zoli in Italy and imported/retailed by Navy Arms. The lockplate is stamped with a patriotic eagle over "NAVY ARMS Co.", with Antonio Zoli's mfg. information and the cal. designation marked over the top of the bbl. at the breech. Left side of bbl. is stamped with the S#, followed by Italian proofs. Case color hardened lockplate and cock, with blued bbl., bbl. band springs, and sling swivels. 1 piece smooth wood buttstock with brass buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, bbl. bands, and nose cap. 1 piece steel ramrod. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some light surface oxidation, which is primarily present at the breech of the bbl. and on the bbl. tang. Brass components exhibit a mild patina, with some spots of darker discoloration. Stock shows some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Ramrod exhibits some light oxidation, with age related discoloration overall. (01-24277/MLW). ANTIQUE. $200-350.