^Lot 6 Remington U.S. M1863 Zouave Muzzle Loading Rifle

Remington U.S. M1863 Zouave Muzzle-Loading Rifle, #NVSN, .58 cal., 33" barrel, blue and case finish, walnut stock, blade front sight, and "V"-notch leaf rear sight. Included are a ball screw, worm, and tampion. Rifle is in very good overall condition. Back of the barrel is marked "1863/VP (Eagle)/STEEL R.K." and is blued with scattered rust and the tang is pitted. Tulip head ramrod is full length and threaded at the bottom. Lockplate is marked "(Eagle)" and "REMINGTONS/U.S. ILION N.Y." with "1863" at the back, and the finish has gone to patina with light pitting. Brass furniture has been polished. Stock has a crisp boxed "HDJ" and boxed "BH" on the left side and is in good condition, with scattered handling marks, spots of staining, and a long scratch on the left side in front of the rear band. Action works properly. Rifling is visible at the muzzle. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Antique)