I got a Zoli Zouave Carbine today. It could use a little care. How well do the parts interchange between the various Italian makers?
Zouave parts
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64Springer
75 Cal.
It's a crapshoot.
Even parts from the same manufacturer may or may not fit. As they often times changed part dimensions and retooled.
What does "A little Care" mean?
If the rifle functions well as is, don't go looking for gremlins that aren't there. The rifle may function worse after you "Care" for it.
Even parts from the same manufacturer may or may not fit. As they often times changed part dimensions and retooled.
What does "A little Care" mean?
If the rifle functions well as is, don't go looking for gremlins that aren't there. The rifle may function worse after you "Care" for it.
The square shank the hammer mounts on has started to round off the corners. So you have movement there.
64Springer
75 Cal.
Finding a tumbler that fits may prove difficult.
The ones Dixie had didn't fit my Zoli Zouave. The mainspring wouldn't fit after installing the tumbler.
Ended up removing the half cock notch all together. Nice not having the hammer fall to half cock all the time.
OK, Thanks for the comments
@Bert621 You can find the piece you need Here M1863 Zouave Rifle
Best bet just buy a complete lock
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...For+M1863+Reproduction+Zouave+Rifle+&+Carbine
Or you can buy just the tumbler here...it is what you need for the "square" portion that the hammer attaches to
https://www.lodgewood.com/ArmisportZoli-Zouave-Tumbler_p_563.html
Best bet just buy a complete lock
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...For+M1863+Reproduction+Zouave+Rifle+&+Carbine
Or you can buy just the tumbler here...it is what you need for the "square" portion that the hammer attaches to
https://www.lodgewood.com/ArmisportZoli-Zouave-Tumbler_p_563.html
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chorizo I Thank You much
