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1396
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$4,600.00
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EXCEPTIONAL REMINGTON MODEL 1863 ZOUAVE PERCUSSION RIFLE.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 “RKA” inspector mark, 2-leaf rear sight and distinctive Remington part cylindrical front sight and bayonet lug. This gun is brass mounted with two spring retained bbl bands, nose cap, trigger guard, buttplate & patchbox. These brass components each have small brass inspector’s initials being “L”, “S”, “C”, “A” or “B”. Stock has two crisp inspector cartouches which appear to read “HDJ” and “BH”. This is a fine, complete and original example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its original finish with a like-new shiny bore. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue finish with areas fading and turning plum. Bore is excellent with crisp, shiny rifling. Lock & hammer retain about 90% of their muted case colors with balance silver/grey. Brass is very good overall with mustard colored patina. Stock is sound and solid with small storage scratches, dings & dents. Inspector’s cartouches are crisp as can be seen in photographs. Mechanically gun functions well. This is a fine, complete & original example of the popular brass mounted Remington rifle with beautiful stock and metal retaining much of its original finish with a like-new bore. 4-55391 JS (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1396
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |