Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Weapons, all pre 1898
	by Harry Ridgeway

Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave . Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Research Center: Weapon1560-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave . Details click: http://relicman.com/weapons/Weapon1560-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave.html

W0916 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1073 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1095 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1162 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1234 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1453 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

W1454 ### Rifled percussion musket, Remington 1863 Contract Rifle, Zouave, 1863, .58cal. . This musket pattern, produced 1863, is attributed to the Zouaves, although the connection to any such unit is not proven. It incorporated many of the features of the Model 1841, yet was produced during a much later period and designed for .58 caliber from the beginning. Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons, Ilion New York. Marks: Lock is marked 1863 behind the hammer, with eagle over REMINGTON'S / ILION, N.Y. and US in front. Barrel is marked 1863 and V P over eagle , STEEL, on the side. Brass buttplate is marked US. Two brass barrel bands are both marked U. Two cartouches on the wood opposite the lock indicate government inspection, additional inspector mark on the barrel. Model features: Musket designed as single shot 58 cal. muzzleloader, brass contoured buttplate, brass patchbox, brass trigger guard, lockplate and hammer are similar to Model 1841, two leaf sight, two brass rounded bands are held with springs, two strap hooks affixed to trigger guard and forward band, small brass nose guard, lug on the nose for a saber bayonet, ramrod is tulip head with straight shank and threaded end, barrel is heavy and rifled for .58 cal. with 7 lands & grooves. Research Center: Weapon1561-Musket-Model-1863-Zouave-1863 . Reference: Flayderman 5E-076. Barrel length, 33in.

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All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment should be applied.

Most information on this page is from:
Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms......
John Thillman series, "Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers...", or "Civil War Army Swords....".

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