Original U.S. Civil War Rare Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Percussion Rifle with Excellent Bore - dated 1863 ZULU War In 1782 the regiment was

In 1782 the regiment was renamed the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot

All buttons are present and in working order

the switch to the model 1884 was not instantaneous

This fine example of the 1st type bears serial number 2824 on the lock plate tail and the breech lever

The badge measures just over 2 inches by 1 1/8 inch

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Remington Contract Model 1863 “Zouave” Percussion Rifle with Excellent Bore - dated 1863 ZULU War In 1782 the regiment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Arguably one of the finest made, and most attractive firearms to have emerged from the American Civil War was the Remington Model 1863 Rifle, Also known as the "Zouave Rifle. The . 58 caliber muzzle loading 1863 Remington was referred to as "Harpers Ferry Pattern" in official Army documents from the period. Although over 12,000 were manufactured, it is unknown what regiments were issued the arms, most likely due to