{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-model-1863-remington-zouave-brass-hilted-bayonet-with-partial-scabbard-1","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave Brass Hilted Bayonet with Partial Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a very nice original U.S. Civil War Model 1863 Remington Zouave sword bayonet, manufactured for the .58 caliber \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Model 1863 Rifle,\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly known as the\u003cstrong\u003e “Zouave Rifle.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The bayonet features a distinctive\u003cstrong\u003e 20-inch single-edged yataghan blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial brass hilt and crossguard, and original military inspection markings. It retains its original leather scabbard, although the scabbard is incomplete and has suffered considerable deterioration, including the loss of its lower tip and a substantial break in the leather body. The blade itself remains in good condition, retaining its original profile without evidence of service sharpening. With only \u003cstrong\u003e12,501 Model 1863 Remington rifles \u003c\/strong\u003emanufactured between 1863 and 1865, this bayonet represents an interesting example of American edged weapons from the final years of the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\" single-edged blade has a slight curve and a thick, flat spine that ends in a 140mm double-edged spear point. The blade is in good condition, with only a mild tarnish on both sides of the blade. It has not been service sharpened. The blade bears the marking \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brass hilt and cross guard marked on the upper edge with its U.S. Inspector's initial \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e on the guard. The spine of the hilt is marked\u003cstrong\u003e B.H.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the ricasso of the blade is marked S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet comes with its original partial leather scabbard, which is brass mounted though the drag is gone. The scabbard is in fair condition, and still has the original brass throat, but the tip is gone. The leather is stiff and has heavy loss as shown. The scabbard has a large break about halfway through that is close to breaking off the rest of the scabbard so please exercise extreme caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eModel 1863 Remington Zouave sword bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive example of American military edged weapons produced during the Civil War, reflecting the continued influence of European sword bayonet designs on U.S. military equipment. This example retains its original 20-inch yataghan blade, brass hilt, and multiple inspection markings, including\u003cstrong\u003e S, C,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eB.H. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe blade remains in notably good condition without evidence of service sharpening, while the accompanying partial scabbard illustrates the effects of age on nineteenth-century leather equipment. Although the scabbard requires careful handling due to its extensive deterioration, the bayonet itself remains a well-preserved representative of the pattern, particularly relevant to collections focused on Civil War firearms, Remington military equipment, and American sword bayonets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge Yataghan w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 25“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 20 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46351568961605,"sku":"ONSV26MWC011","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/0CFD0A50-0755-40DC-B804-6DA0EE93AB2F.jpg?v=1794257584","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-model-1863-remington-zouave-brass-hilted-bayonet-with-partial-scabbard-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}