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U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Percussion Rifle
Manufactured circa 1862 - 1865. The lock plate on this rifle is dated 1863 behind the hammer, has the eagle/shield over "U.S." and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y." in front of the hammer, and there is an "L" stamped at the front. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" and marked with the "V/ P/ eagle head" proofs to the rear. The left flat is marked "STEEL H.S.L." The front sight is fixed, with a 3 leaf rear sight and a bayonet lug mounted on the right side. The barrel is blue, casehardened lock and hammer with all brass mounting.
The left stock flat has two cartouches. Fitted with a brass patch box and the buttplate tang is marked "U.S."
BBL: 33 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 58
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 60% original blue finish thinning to a brown patina. The lock retains traces of original case colors with the balance a silver gray patina with a dark brown patina on the hammer. There is even light spotting and pitting on the barrel and lock. The brass is fine. The stock is fine with some minor dings and scratches, along with a minor dent on the buttock (left side) and a few missing slivers.