My Zoli Zouave ..............

[EdZ KG6UTS]

I bought mine at Frontier Gunshop in San Diego back in 1966 for $79 and still have it. Its a Zoli 'Navy Arms, Zouave. Minie balls, patched round balls, and maxis have all run through it over Dupont or whatever powder was on sale. I did add one of the 'crosshair' clamp on front sights from Dixie Arms.

EdZ KG6UTS

[Abert Rim]

Hey there Buckshot, glad to see you are still ornery enough to fire up the lathe and machine proper parts for your Eye-Talian shooter.
I have had a couple of these over the years, but am currently out. I did run across a Hy-Hunter at a pawn shop recently and was sorely tempted ... moreso after reading this thread!
You still shooting your Pecatonica Rigby? Do you guys still do the Burrito shoot?

[oldvet]

Realize this is an OLD thread. But your modification is basically what I bought as the Navy Arms "Buffalo Hunter" back in 1970 in Alaska. It's a hoot to shoot! The wife even liked it. Haven't had it out of mothballs in awhile, but seeing this thread sorta gets my blood up to do some smoke polin'!

[fouronesix]

I have two non-original muskets- a Zoli Zouave and a PH P53 Enfield. While I prefer shooting the originals, over time, it does wear them. I shoot the repros mostly, as the wear and tear on them is of little consequence. The Zoli Zouaves are good basic muskets but sometimes the locks require a little tuning for best function.

[bob208]

I have 3 zoli rifles one a 1803 harpers ferry. a 1841 Mississippi that was relined to .54 and a 1863 Remington.

[Abert Rim]

Bump for a great old thread. Rick, I simply marvel at your mastery of machining.
I found this whilst Googling for Zoli Zouave bore dimensions. Seems one of the old Navy Arms Buffalo Hunters -- the sportered version of Zoli's Zouave -- has found its way to my house, and I was hoping for clarity on land/groove and twist dimensions.
Bill