This edged weapon is an original American Civil War ‘Zouave’ style sword bayonet made for the Remington rifle. The total length of this bayonet is 25” while the graceful-looking blade itself is 20 1/16” long. Issued with the Remington “Zouave” Rifle, a.k.a. United States Percussion Model 1863 Rifle, the sword bayonet’s lines are simple and direct. Bayonet was primarily intended for issue to Federal infantryman. The 4¾” long all-brass cast hilt is held on the tang by a single transverse steel pin through the guard.  Ribbed brass grip area displays minor casting roughness. Upper top flat of grip area stamped with “BH” just to the rear of the guard.  Blade is shiny but has been lightly cleaned and buffed. Both flats exhibit light pitting and oxidation plus slight scuffing marks. 

Scabbard is in good overall condition with a strong leather body that shows moderate cracking, flaking and crazing. No breaks on the scabbard but there is a weak area just above the brass drag. All brass furniture wears a dark bronze patina. Backside seam stitching is tight and strong.  Scabbard retains the small brass brads at the drag and at the upper mount, along with the button frog.  This original American Civil War “Zouave” bayonet with its accompanying scabbard are in good condition.  A great military collectible at a reasonable price.