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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 "Zouave" Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet

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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863  Zouave  Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet
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U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 "Zouave" Percussion Rifle with Sword Bayonet

Manufactured circa 1862-1865. Blade front and three leaf rear sights, with "1863" on the breech near the "V/P/eagle head" markings, "STEEL G.P" on the left flat and the bayonet lug on the right side near the muzzle. Casehardened lock plate, marked "1863" behind the hammer, "eagle/REMINGTON'S/ILION, N.Y.", "U.S." and "B" in front of the hammer. Smooth straight grip stock, with brass barrel bands, tulip head ramrod, a pair of cartouches on the reverse of the lock, "P" marked brass patch box and an "A/U.S." marked buttplate. With a brass-hilted sword bayonet, 25 inches overall with a "S" marked 20 1/8 inch blade and the hilt marked "C" and "B.H".

Manufucture: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1863-Rifle
BBL: 32 1/2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Guage: 58
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing a well aged brown patina with mild handling marks overall. The front sling swivel has come off. Fine case hardening is visible on the lock, with the color strongest in the area protected by the hammer and a mixed silver and brown color overall. Stock is fine, with a thin crack on the left side opposite the lock and some dents and scuffing overall. The bayonet is fair, with pitting concentrated at the tip. Mechanically excellent.