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Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle

Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle - American Firearm

The 1863 Zouave Rifle was produced between 1862 and 1865 by Springfield. Were made a total of 12.500 rifles. Both barrel bands, the stock plate and the patchbox were produced of brass. Pedersoli builts an excellent replica of this firearm, marketed by many companies and Navy Arms.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-Calibre : .58″ (14.7 mm)

-Catridge capacity: single-shot, muzzle loader

-Operation : single-action

-Firing system :percussion

-Breach-loading: n/a

-Length : 124.5 cm (49″)

-Barrel length : 83.8 cm (33″)

-Weight : 4.1 kg (9 lb)

-Sight : folding sight
-Safety : half-cock hammer

-Stock : walnut

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One Response to “Remington 1863 Zouave Rifle”

  1. Texas Phil Peeno Says:
    January 13th, 2008 at 11:24 am

    What are the distances for the folding rear sights?

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