This is a very good example the sword/saber bayonet for the Remington Model 1862 US Contract Rifle, best known as the “Remington Zouave.” The brass hilt has a nice mellow patina, unpolished and undisturbed, but not dark and only minor handling marks. The BH inspector stamp sharp on the grip flat the spring with button release is in place and functional. The blade is unmarked, as is correct, has a good edge and point and is largely bright with some thin gray stains, mostly small, with one larger spot on the obverse near the hilt at the base of the fuller. The black leather scabbard is very good, with nice color and surface. The brass mounts match the hilt and are tight. The drag shows a shallow fingerprint-size push on the obverse.

The Remington produced their Model 1862 U.S. Contract Rifle from 1863 to 1864, delivering 10,001 to the government (the odd number includes one sample gun.) The rifle acquired its nickname among collectors from beautiful and somewhat fancy appearance, like period zouave uniforms, but their period use is undocumented. This would look good with a rifle, of course, but is also a basic piece in a collection of Civil War bayonets and edged weapons.  [sr] [ph:L]

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