Original U.S. Civil War Rare Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Percussion Rifle with MINT Bore - Dated 1863 Discount There are no signs of

There are no signs of major buffing

The blade ricasso is nicely marked with:

“The shoes at present furnished the department and the troops in it

DATE: DEC 1966

- Late War Metal Handle: This knife is a little rougher than the jigged bone handle and does not lock the blade in the open position

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Percussion Rifle with MINT Bore - Dated 1863 Discount There are no signs ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Arguably one of the finest made, and most attractive firearms to have emerged from the American Civil War was the Remington Model 1863 Rifle, Also known as the "Zouave Rifle. The . 58 caliber muzzle loading 1863 Remington was referred to as "Harpers Ferry Pattern" in official Army documents from the period. Although over 12,000 were manufactured, it is unknown what regiments were issued the arms, most likely due to