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REMINGTON MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CONTRACT "ZOUAVE"

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
REMINGTON MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION CONTRACT  ZOUAVE

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 33" bbl., standard sights & bayonet lug is dated 1863 & w/ proofs at rear. Left side marked "STEEL". Percussion lock dated 1863 on tail marked w/ eagle & "US" at front along w/ "REMINGTON'S" ILION, N.Y." Walnut stock is brass mounted w/ patchbox on right side marked "US" on top tang of buttplate. Inspectors marks are on left opposite lock. Original tulip head steel ramrod is present. CONDITION: good; showing old cleaning. Iron parts gray to brown patina. Wood w/ old oil finish (possibly original) has many marks & dings. Cleaned brass toning to gold. 7 Groove bore is shiny w/ some scattered minor pits. Lock is fine. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20482/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.