remington-1863-zouave-contract-rifle
Lot 215
Remington 1863 "Zouave" Contract Rifle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
.58 caliber, 33 in. blued barrel secured with two bands, bayonet lug on right side, marked 1863 US with eagle's head proof and VP at breech, marked STEEL with inspector's initial "B" on the left side, lockplate with 1863 behind the hammer, an American eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y., U. S. to right, walnut stock with brass mounts, GP and BH inspectors' cartouches stamped on the left side, retains tulip head steel ramrod.

Private Collection of a Gentleman from North Carolina

A scarce model with only 12,500 made.

Working action; light oxidation; barrel retains finish; brass elements cleaned; normal wear, dings and small scuffs to the stock; very good condition.

$800 - 1,200