zouave rifle - The Firearms Forum

sewerman · 03-31-2011, 05:05 PM

historical trekking forum has one for sale:

Shawnee Mike
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Joined: 28 Nov 2009
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Location: Deer Lick Station,Ca.
Real Name: Mike Greenhorse
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: Italian Zouave Rifle

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58 CAl. Second to me, But i believe unfired (or extreamly little) 425.00 Shipped

incase anyone is liiking for one

S.M.

ElvinWarrior · 04-15-2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the "Heads Up" SewerDude...

I've a been a hankerin on those fer a powerful long times now... Maybees I jes might a git me one !!!

Sincerely,

ElvinWarrior... aka... David, "EW"

jim brady · 04-15-2011, 10:35 PM

David - Those Zouave rifles are pretty nice, and there are plenty makers out there who have great quality for reasonable prices. I started off with a cheap version, then later bought a Lyman made, then a Navy Arms Zouave. Both were equal in workmanship and quality. $425 shipped is a fair price, I think around $350 for a good used one is about right, but of course that would be local and without shipping.

One thing I'd caution you on. If you are buying one for historic reasons, you may consider an 1861 Springfield reproduction musket. Back in the 70s when Zouave's were popular, they were hyped as "a highly sought after prize by both Union and Confederate soldiers and superior to the Springfield". Turns out that the "Zouave" is a copy of the 1863 Remington musket, and not many were used or documented as being used during the Civil War. I've never read where the Remington was an official issue musket anywhere, and I've looked.

That being said, every one I've owned or shot has performed well.

sewerman · 04-21-2011, 10:33 AM

my first B.P. gun was a kit zouave from sears robuck! & $87.00 catalog ordered.

antoli zoli maker which is supposed to have been some of the best produced.

that rifle has long been sold.........damn I feel old?

s.m.

Hawg · 04-22-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewerman

.......damn I feel old?

s.m.

Welcome to the club.

03-31-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
sewerman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hurricane ally florida Posts: 231	zouave rifle historical trekking forum has one for sale: Shawnee Mike User Joined: 28 Nov 2009 Posts: 67 Location: Deer Lick Station,Ca. Real Name: Mike Greenhorse Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: Italian Zouave Rifle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 CAl. Second to me, But i believe unfired (or extreamly little) 425.00 Shipped incase anyone is liiking for one S.M. -->

04-15-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
ElvinWarrior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles California, USA Posts: 34	Re: zouave rifle Thanks for the "Heads Up" SewerDude... I've a been a hankerin on those fer a powerful long times now... Maybees I jes might a git me one !!! Sincerely, ElvinWarrior... aka... David, "EW" __________________ God Made Man, But COLT Made Them Equal !!!

04-15-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,072	Re: zouave rifle David - Those Zouave rifles are pretty nice, and there are plenty makers out there who have great quality for reasonable prices. I started off with a cheap version, then later bought a Lyman made, then a Navy Arms Zouave. Both were equal in workmanship and quality. $425 shipped is a fair price, I think around $350 for a good used one is about right, but of course that would be local and without shipping. One thing I'd caution you on. If you are buying one for historic reasons, you may consider an 1861 Springfield reproduction musket. Back in the 70s when Zouave's were popular, they were hyped as "a highly sought after prize by both Union and Confederate soldiers and superior to the Springfield". Turns out that the "Zouave" is a copy of the 1863 Remington musket, and not many were used or documented as being used during the Civil War. I've never read where the Remington was an official issue musket anywhere, and I've looked. That being said, every one I've owned or shot has performed well. Last edited by jim brady; 04-15-2011 at 10:44 PM..

04-21-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
sewerman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hurricane ally florida Posts: 231	Re: zouave rifle my first B.P. gun was a kit zouave from sears robuck! & $87.00 catalog ordered. antoli zoli maker which is supposed to have been some of the best produced. that rifle has long been sold.........damn I feel old? s.m.