CIVIL WAR REMINGTON 1863 ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE, 58 caliber, walnut full-stock with two brass barrel bands, "U.S." marked buttplate, and two-piece patchbox; barrel marked "1863", "VP / Eagle head" proof, "H.S.L." and "STEEL"; lock marked "1863" to rear of hammer and Eagle above "U.S." and "REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y." forward of hammer. Stock with boxed "HDJ" cartouche behind lock bolts. Appropriate tulip-head steel ramrod and brass-handle saber bayonet. 1862 -1865. 69" LOA, 33 1/4" barrel.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.
Condition
Stock with old repaired break at wrist, some marring and small chips, otherwise very good with mostly smooth, original finish to metal.