M1863 Remington Contract Rifle

[Robertakamagoo]

Theirs an Italian Armi Jager reproduction of a M1863 Remington contract Rifle aka Zouave Rifle for sale near me it’s. 58 cal. I would like to know if they are a well made Reproduction one and would it be a good rifle for a 1st shooter of a 58 cal rifle thanks.

 

[Trot]

They are a pretty good rifle, but no longer in production if any parts are needed. I'd give it a good going over to make sure everything is good. You don't mention price, but I'd say no more than $300 would be a decent deal. They were designed to shoot minie balls, which you have to do some measuring of your bore to get the right size for best results. Round balls can be used as well, just depends on how you want to do it.

 

[Robertakamagoo]

They are a pretty good rifle, but no longer in production if any parts are needed. I'd give it a good going over to make sure everything is good. You don't mention price, but I'd say no more than $300 would be a decent deal. They were designed to shoot minie balls, which you have to do some measuring of your bore to get the right size for best results. Round balls can be used as well, just depends on how you want to do it.

Thanks he’s asking $500 or BRO

 

[64Springer]

425 is a fair price for an excellent condition Zouave.

Eat your Wheaties before you buy it.

My Zoli weighs 50 pounds.

 

[Robertakamagoo]

Is this bad should I be concerned with pitting. I may go look at this rifle .

 

[akroguy]

Some mild external pitting isn't a deal breaker. If the bore looks like sewer pipe, then walk.

 

[Robertakamagoo]

Some mild external pitting isn't a deal breaker. If the bore looks like sewer pipe, then walk.

Thanks

 

[Robertakamagoo]

What a good way to check the bore.

 

[Robertakamagoo]

I looked at it today it’s in nice condition the front of the bore looks good had a hard time seeing back of the bore. The rifling look good on what I can see. He never shot it. He wants $440 for it. I’m think I will buy it next Saturday . What’s a good way to check the whole bore. Thanks

 

[Trot]

Drop in bore light is the best way. You can also run a tight cleaning patch down the bore and feel for any rough spots, but I'd prefer to see it as well.

 

[SwanShot]

A bore light is a tiny led light. half an inch or so in diameter. The kind of light you might attach to a key ring.

 

[ZUG]

If he never shot it then how did the pitting get around the nipple area??? I think he is not telling you the whole story! I also think he sees a sucker - offer him $375 and see what he has to say. Run a snug lightly lubed patch down the bore and if it feels rough then he has shot it and not cared for it well. Good Luck

 

[Robertakamagoo]

If he never shot it then how did the pitting get around the nipple area??? I think he is not telling you the whole story! I also think he sees a sucker - offer him $375 and see what he has to say. Run a snug lightly lubed patch down the bore and if it feels rough then he has shot it and not cared for it well. Good Luck

He got it used he moved to different guns.