Also known as the "Zouave Rifle," the.58 calibre muzzle loading 1863 Remington was referred to as "Harpers Ferry Pattern" in official Army documents. These rifles were issued to Zouave Light Infantry Regiments of the U.S army during the civil war, named, so as their uniforms were fashioned on those of Colonial North African French troops. The Remington design lives on today in live firing firearms of Italian manufacturer’s such as Zoli. This is an excellent Zouave rifle made in the modern era by Zoli.. It has an undamaged stock with hinged patch box and blued metal work. It measures 49” overall with a 33" barrel. The barrel has the Italian manufacturer’s details. The weapon has brass furniture, block & blade fore sight and flip up 2 leaf rear sight, heavy hammer, ram rod & sling swivels fitted with leather sling. The action plate is crisply marked with the American Eagle mark. Deactivated to early UK/EU specification in 2018 the rifle cocks and dry fires. The weapon comes with a brass hilt bayonet which has a clean 20” long steel blade with fullers. The scabbard is leather with brass mounts. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate & UK delivery. D 1567
£895.00