Name/Title
Civil War Rifle | Remington's, Ilion, New York | 1863Description
From Walter Emery Estate. Came down through the Emery family of Eastport, Maine. May have belonged to Caleb Emery.
Gift from estate of Walter Emery, 2018.
From paper found in the covered patch box in the butt stock of the rifle: 4/11/1978: Remington 1863 percussion contract rifle. "Zauave Rifle." Total made: 12,501 between 1862-1865. .58 caliber. Very good condition. Value - April, 1978, $500. Robert J. Maroni.