The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

I'm trying to figure this one out. if anyone has any info.....

Looks nice, Have more pictcres of the trigger area,...what cal. / Ga. ? Judi and her Mosin's

i have no idea..... I'll get more pictures tomorrow.

1863 Remington Zouave Reproduction .58 caliber rifle musket. Nice find, should be a good shooter.

its pretty rusty, couldn' cock the hammer or move the trigger,thank goodness for PB Blaster! thanks for the info boss,any idea of value?

Junk Yard Dog wrote:1863 Remington Zouave Reproduction .58 caliber rifle musket. Nice find, should be a good shooter.

What he said. FARA is either Spanish or Italian stamp (having a senior moment) and brass furniture (especially the spacers around lock bolts) are a clue. Enjoy!

If in good condition I have seen them anywhere from 325 and up depending on condition. If it is all rusted then I would try for a lot lot less.

my neighbor is a trash truck driver,found it in the trash. he asked if i could try to sell or trade it. the parts are moving now. how complicated is it to take apart?

thanks Mr D. got your pm

Not hard at all. You will need a proper sized screwdriver set and a Nipple wrench (Dixie Gun Works) although a proper sized open end wrench will work.
Loosen tang screw slightly. remove two screws opposite the lock and remove the lock. remove ramrod, then barrel bands. remove tang screw and barrel will come off. As I recall the trigger guard will have a screw on the front and that's it. If you want to check the internals you will need a main spring vice (Another Dixie Gun Works Part) Under the patch box on the butt stock typically is a replacement nipple (it may be a different size that the one that is mounted) When cleaning, use a shotgun brush and plenty of hot soapy water. PM me with any questions. Hope this helps.

Ironnewt wrote:Not hard at all. You will need a proper sized screwdriver set and a Nipple wrench (Dixie Gun Works) although a proper sized open end wrench will work.
Loosen tang screw slightly. remove two screws opposite the lock and remove the lock. remove ramrod, then barrel bands. remove tang screw and barrel will come off. As I recall the trigger guard will have a screw on the front and that's it. If you want to check the internals you will need a main spring vice (Another Dixie Gun Works Part) Under the patch box on the butt stock typically is a replacement nipple (it may be a different size that the one that is mounted) When cleaning, use a shotgun brush and plenty of hot soapy water. PM me with any questions. Hope this helps.

thank you sir!

Not a problem. I had two Navy Arms Zouaves (still have one) and it was the first long gun I ever purchased. Took it black powder hunting years ago and I tell you a .58 caliber Minie Ball does a number on a deer.

I have the 1863 Springfield, they are similar, some idiot tossed it in the trash? Oh well.

Junk Yard Dog wrote:I have the 1863 Springfield, they are similar, some idiot tossed it in the trash? Oh well.

no accounting for taste i guess, I'm thinking of offering a trade to my new friend and just keeping it.

can i shoot patched round ball,or minne ball only?

You can shoot both just fine.