Civil War Zouave Bayonet, Collins & Co 1861/1863 Rifles

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CIVIL WAR ZOUAVE SWORD BAYONET COLLINS & CO This rare Civil War Zouave Bayonet made by Collins & Co. in Hartford, CTfits the 1861 Plymouth/Whitneyville Navy rifle and Remington 1863 percussion contract rifle.During the US Civil War, the 72nd Pennsylvania wore a modified Zouave uniform, with Chausseur pants and jackets with little fancy trim. Their trademark was their vest and leggings.By the end of the Civil War most Zouave uniforms had disappeared due to the Army not wanting to replace them. There were however units that maintained the Zouave uniforms throughout the war, and actually were given Zouave uniforms to recognize the bravery of the unit.There is surface rust and rust throughout and aging. THERE IS NO SCABBARD! Please look at the pictures. There is also a slightly bend tip AS PICTURED! Please look.All items are sold AS IS with NO returns accepted, good luck and !(Item description credit EHM collectibles.)