REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE RIFLE.

REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 3-Groove rifling. Standard configuration with brass furniture including patchbox containing orig sugar-devil bullet puller, blued bbl, and case hardened lock. Top of bbl is stamped “1863”, left side with “Steel” and “R. K. A” inspector’s initials. Tail of Remington marked lockplate is stamped “1863”. Two inspectors cartouches are on left side of stock, “HDJ” and “LEH” (?). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Jackson Arms in 1979. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue, very slightly silvered at muzzle. Lockplate and hammer retain nearly all their case hardening color, slightly faded at front and back. Trigger and mounting screws retain most of their bright fire-blue. Brass is toned to a very pleasing gold, showing no evidence of re-polishing. Stock is excellent with a few minor handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny, appears unfired. A fine example of this showy classic. 4-45396 MGM50 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1691	$3,910.00	REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 58. 3-Groove rifling. Standard configuration with brass furniture including patchbox containing orig sugar-devil bullet puller, blued bbl, and case hardened lock. Top of bbl is stamped “1863”, left side with “Steel” and “R. K. A” inspector’s initials. Tail of Remington marked lockplate is stamped “1863”. Two inspectors cartouches are on left side of stock, “HDJ” and “LEH” (?). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Jackson Arms in 1979. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains nearly all its orig blue, very slightly silvered at muzzle. Lockplate and hammer retain nearly all their case hardening color, slightly faded at front and back. Trigger and mounting screws retain most of their bright fire-blue. Brass is toned to a very pleasing gold, showing no evidence of re-polishing. Stock is excellent with a few minor handling marks. Bore is bright and shiny, appears unfired. A fine example of this showy classic. 4-45396 MGM50 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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