GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH BAYONET. REMINGTON 1863 NA 58 Cal. 58. 33″ bbl. This is beautiful example of the popular Remington Civil War rifle in extremely fine condition. This gun conforms to standard configuration with blued rnd bbl with "VP"/eaglehead proofs and "1863″ date on bbl tang. Left side of bbl stamped "STEEL" followed by "HSL" inspector mark, 2-leaf rear sight and distinctive Remington part cylindrical front sight and bayonet lug. Stock has two crisp inspector cartouches. This is a fine, complete and orig example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its orig finish with a like-new shiny bore and matching condition bayonet and scabbard. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish with areas of staining and light pitting with light wear at muzzle. Bore is excellent with crisp, shiny rifling. Lock and hammer retain about 90% of their muted case colors with balance silver/grey with staining and light pitting. Brass is very good overall with light mustard color. Stock is sound and solid with small storage scratches, dings and dents, still retaining raised grain. Mechanics are crisp. 52865-1 JS (1,250-1,750)