September 15, 16, & 17, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Lot #2101:
(A) REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE CONTRACT PERCUSSION RIFLE
Approximately 12,500 were produced under Federal contract during the Civil War by Remington, this unissued condition example remains in classic configuration. Rifle is fitted with a rust blued "STEEL" marked barrel proofed and dated "1863" at the breech. Blade front sight and 3-lead position rear sight. Case hardened lockplate dated 1863 at the tail with federal eagle motif and Remington address ahead of the cock. Brass mounted walnut stock with patch box retaining spare nipple. Left stock flat has boxed Henry D. Jennings "HDJ" and Benjamin Hannis "BH" inspection cartouches. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original barrel blue is retained with some minor spotting. Strong case colors are displayed on the lock. Stock is clean with some scattered impressions and crisp cartouches. Brass exhibits an attractive mellow golden patina. Fine, well defined bright bore. Crisp mechanics.