CIVIL WAR REMINGTON ZOUAVE RIFLE .58

The Model 1863 “Zouave” rifle was produced by the firm of Remington in Ilion New York between 1862 and 1865. Weapon is .58 caliber, single shot percussion muzzleloader in good condition. The Remington longarm rated as one of the best made and designed military arms of the Civil War era even though the rifles were never issued to the troops. This “US” marked weapon measures 49” long with a 33” round barrel secured to a black walnut stock with two-barrel bands. Bore is excellent. Barrel is blued but does show scattered pinprick pitting along its length. A two-leaf rear sight and a blade pinched front sight are present. Bayonet lug is attached to the barrel’s right side to accommodate the Remington saber bayonet. Left side of breech shows strong proof stamp marks of “U.S.” over VP” with eagle head just before the barrel tang. Left facet of the barrel shows strong and clear inspector marks of “R. K. A.” and “STEEL.” Top area of breech exhibits the date “1863” forward of the barrel tang.
Lock has a good spread-winged eagle forward of the hammer with “REMINGTON’S / ILION, N.Y.” below and just forward of the eagle. A faint “U.S.” is stamped directly below the eagle. Strong date “1863” behind the hammer. Action works fine. Original nipple is present. All furniture, including butt plate, trigger guard, barrel bands, nose cap, and patch box, are uncleaned brass.