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For sale is this Navy Arms "Zouave" 58 cal rifle. Don't know a lot about these rifles other than what my research has provided. I believe this rifle is a reproduction of what was called the "Remington Contract Rifle" or more commonly known as the "Zouave". It's the two band rifle, not a musket. This particular rifle was made in 1973 by Antonio Zoli. I have never fired this gun. I took it on trade for another firearm. The bore is excellent with no pitting or blemishes. There is no rust, pitting, or scratches anywhere on the metal other than one very small spot where the blue is worn. Area around the bolster shows no erosion/rust, the musket nipple appears to be original & the threads in the bolster appear like new. The stock has no chips, dents or cracks & the brass hardware has a nice patina. It has an extra #11 cap nipple & a worm in the patch box. Both appear to be unused in like new condition. Every physical aspect of this rifle indicates it has been fired very little & very well taken care of. When I cleaned the bore there was a brown substance on the patches, but it is NOT rust, but what I believe is residue from a preservative bore oil/grease the previous owner used. Bore light shows sharp rifling & NO pitting or corrosion! $500 or best offer! $50 shipped to your door.
