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VERY FINE REMINGTON ZOUAVE 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
VERY FINE REMINGTON ZOUAVE 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE.
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33". Very fine example retaining a high degree of original finish. Blade front sight. Dual leaf folding rear sight. Center of lock has eagle w/ US & Remington markings. Rear of lock has 1863 date. Top of bbl. has 1863 date & "VP" proof w/ eagle. Left side of bbl. marked "STEEL R.K.A.". Case colored lock. Blued bbl. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, bands & patchbox. Bbl. has saber bayonet lug. Walnut stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Left side of stock has two inspector's cartouches. Tulip shaped ramrod present. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: spare nipple & a worm puller are present in patchbox. CONDITION: stock retains a high degree of oil finish w/ some light dings & handling wear. Brass parts show some tarnishing but remain partially bright. Lock & hammer retain a high degree of original case colors w/ some light oxidation & fading. Bbl. retains most of its original blue w/ some light oxidation & fading. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22531/MJC). ANTIQUE. $2500-4000.