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U.S. M1863 REMINGTON ZOUAVE PERCUSSION CONTRACT

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:850.00 USD Estimated At:1,700.00 - 2,200.00 USD
U.S. M1863 REMINGTON ZOUAVE PERCUSSION CONTRACT

RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33". An exceptionally nice condition Zouave rifle with a blued barrel that is stamped at the breech, "V" over "P" over an eagle head and "1863". The left flat of the breech is stamped, "STEEL" and "H.S.L". There is a large bayonet lug on the right side near the muzzle to accept the large saber bayonet used by these rifles. Lock is marked in front of the hammer, "(eagle) / U.S." and "REMINGTON'S ILION N.Y.". The date "1863" appears in back of the hammer. Brass trigger guard, patchbox, buttplate, sideplate washers, bbl. bands and nosecap. Iron sling swivels and ramrod. Stock has 3 sharp inspector's marks at the sideplate. Barrel has 7 groove rifling. CONDITION: bbl. has a blued finish that is turning to brown with some very light oxidation throughout. Lock and hammer show some case colors remaining. Lock holds both full and half cock. Brass has been cleaned but is turning back to a nice, mellow mustard patina. Wood has superficial dents and dings but remains undamaged. Bore is excellent with a nearly mirror finish. (01-21644/BF). $1,700-2,200.