Replica Arms Model 1863 Zouave .58 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 33-inch Two-Band Short Rifle with Blued Steel and Brass Furniture
This Korean-made reproduction of the Model 1863 Zouave is a .58 caliber, two-band short rifle with a 33-inch steel barrel and full-length hardwood stock. It features brass furniture throughout, a blued finish, and a color case-hardened lock and hammer with a U.S. eagle motif. Marked "Replica Arms Co. Ridgefield, N.J., Korea," it presents period-correct styling with iron military sights and a steel tulip-head ramrod.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid functional shape. There are visible scratches and blemishes from handling and prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Replica Arms Model 1863 Zouave .58 caliber muzzleloading rifle
This reproduction follows the classic two-band short rifle pattern associated with the 1863 Zouave. It is a muzzleloading percussion, single-shot design in .58 caliber with a 33-inch steel barrel and a full-length hardwood stock. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Metalwork includes a blued finish on the barrel and a color case-hardened lock and hammer featuring a U.S. eagle motif. Brass furniture includes the buttplate, patchbox, trigger guard, two barrel bands, nose cap, and escutcheon washers, delivering the look and hardware typical of military rifles of the period.
It is equipped with iron sights: a fixed blade front and a military-style folding rear leaf. The rifle uses a single trigger and retains a steel tulip-head ramrod secured by two pipes and the nose cap. Sling swivels are mounted on the forward barrel band and the trigger guard for use with a sling.
Markings include "REPLICA ARMS CO. RIDGEFIELD, N.J., KOREA," confirming import by Replica Arms and manufacture in Korea. This is a true reproduction that emphasizes historically appropriate features and configuration.