FOR SALE Defarbed 1863 Zouave Rifle

[BigSkyRambler]

I have no idea who originally built this rifle. All markings have been removed from the barrel (defarbed). The original lock was replaced with an antique one from a1849 Robbins and Lawrence M1841 Mississippi Rifle. The wood was stripped of factory finish. Correct canvas sling added. The concensus is that this us a 70s or 80s reenactor weapon intended to look, at a distance, like any number of two band rifled muskets, both Union and Confederate. Similar in general to a Richmond Armory rifle or 1855 Harper's Ferry sans tape primer. Everything functions. Bore is very good. Lock probably worth half asking price. $750 + Shipping.

 

[hunter thompson]

ID say thats a original but post civil war. The windsor vt was a great company that might of used parts to make these.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

ID say thats a original but post civil war. The windsor vt was a great company that might of used parts to make these.

Stock wood seems incorrect. All stamps on brass are definitely spurious.

 

[hunter thompson]

WELL worth it i can tell it,ll shoot great from looking at rifling.ITS got a windsor vt tang known for good things ive heard some about that companyand that there sought after.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

WELL worth it i can tell it,ll shoot great from looking at rifling.ITS got a windsor vt tang known for good things ive heard some about that companyand that there sought after.

Do you suppose it is an original barrel? The muzzle looks kind of unfinished.