Original Rare U.S. Civil War Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Rifle with Saber Bayonet - dated 1863 German Field Equipment but as its 1953 dated

but as its 1953 dated it could also indicate artillery

complete with size and date:

We unfortunately have not been able to identify this unit marking

fitted with pieces of brown and green colored burlap

The original finish is probably retained at 50%

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Rifle with Saber Bayonet - dated 1863 German Field Equipment but as its 1953 datedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Arguably one of the finest made, and most attractive firearms to have emerged from the American Civil War was the Remington Model 1863 Rifle, Also known as the "Zouave Rifle. The . 58 caliber muzzle loading 1863 Remington was referred to as "Harpers Ferry Pattern" in official Army documents from the period. Although over 12,000 were manufactured, it is unknown what regiments were issued the arms, most likely due to