Original U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts For operations over the Philippines

For operations over the Philippines the JAAF's 5th

In addition to the strap-fastened main flap

4 mk III which further reduced the cost of a bayonet by making the socket out of welding stamped steel pieces instead of as a single piece

Most designs had some form of cord or leather strap at the end to wrap around the user's wrist

According to British Museum curator Christopher Spring

Original U.S. Civil War Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts For operations over the PhilippinesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This really did just come out of someone's attic where it was stored perhaps since the close of the American Civil War. After a tender cleaning this percussion rifle has come up almost like new! This is an original M1863 Remington produced . 58 caliber Zouave rifle with seven groove rifling and all brass mounts. The barrel shows V P proof markings and is dated 1863. The lock is also dated 1863 and marked REMINGTON'S