3133 REMINGTON 1863 US CONTRACT "ZOUAVE" PERCUSSION

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 33" round w/ rifled bore & bayonet lug. Blade front sight w/ 2 folding leaf rear sight. Bbl. & lock are dated 1863. Full length band fastened stock. Left ear has partially visible cartouche. Brass fittings include buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, sideplate escutcheons, 2 bbl. bands & forearm cap. Tulip tipped iron ramrod. Total of 12,501 mfg. 1862-65. CONDITION: metal has dark patina appearance w/ pitting that becomes heavy in breech area & on lockplate. Lockplate markings are nearly indistinguishable. Stock has added finish over heavy wear w/ numerous dents & marks. Left side of stock is cracked between trigger guard through the rear escutcheon to the bbl. Functioning lock. Dark frosted bore w/ spots of pitting retaining intact rifling. (01-24533/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.