Made by Remington Arms in 1862-1865 with a total quantity of 12,501, the “Zouave” was one of the best made and designed military arms of the Civil War era. There is no record however of the Zouave being issued and/or used during the war. This reproduction features a one-piece hardwood fullstock 44″ long with satin finish, 2 3/4″ drop and 13 1/4″ trigger pull. The 58 caliber blued barrel is 33″ long, tapered round 1 1/8″ at breech to 15/16″ at muzzle. Button rifled .006″ deep, 1-56″ twist, 3 lands measure .580″ and 3 grooves measure .592″. Front sight is blued steel base with blade, rear sight is blued steel with 2 flip-ups. Brass furniture, color casehardened lock marked with eagle, two barrel bands, single trigger. Steel ramrod with tulip shaped head. Percussion with 8X1 nipple (NP2055) uses musket caps. Load with 60 grains FFg black and .570 patched round ball or .575 minie ball. Overall length is 49″ and total weight is 9 1/2 lbs. N/SSA approved. Made by Armi Sport/Chiappa Italy. Comes with new sling musket nipple and caps, about 80-90 round balls, 30 lead bullets, nipple wrench,
