Early birthday present: Remington 1862 Contract Rifle (or is it 1863?). Also called the "Zouave". What should go in the patchbox?

[Radiolucent]

I managed to get an early bday gift this year with an original Remington rifle musket, lock marked 1863. It looks to be in almost "New Old Stock" condition, with some dings in the stock and metal. I did find rust inside the nipple and the channel in the bolster that I had to put a small punch through to open it up. If it has been fired it doesn't look like very much. Other than the nipple channel there's a bit of dust and rust in the bore and I plan to clean it and shoot.

The patchbox however is empty. I found some pics online of different tools/accessories that should be included but they are all different. For sure the spare nipple holder is there and I have put the original in it, and replaced it with a modern one. I'm not sure what else should go in there to be at least somewhat historically accurate. Any ideas?

 

[nhmoose]

Snickers bar for when you seem down and not right?

 

[dave951]

Generally, only a spare nipple was carried in the "patch" box along with a jag for cleaning. Because these were mostly not issued, there are some excellent originals floating around.

 

[azmntman]

LOVE IT!

 

[springfield art]

I managed to get an early bday gift this year with an original Remington rifle musket, lock marked 1863. It looks to be in almost "New Old Stock" condition, with some dings in the stock and metal. I did find rust inside the nipple and the channel in the bolster that I had to put a small punch through to open it up. If it has been fired it doesn't look like very much. Other than the nipple channel there's a bit of dust and rust in the bore and I plan to clean it and shoot.

The patchbox however is empty. I found some pics online of different tools/accessories that should be included but they are all different. For sure the spare nipple holder is there and I have put the original in it, and replaced it with a modern one. I'm not sure what else should go in there to be at least somewhat historically accurate. Any ideas?

Spare nipple, musket tool; I examined a minty, original "Zouave" recently; the workmanship and quality of an original compared to the repros is amazing. Wood, metal, fitting, etc., all highest caliber.

 

[springfield art]

Don't know what the Regulations say, but I'd have some extra caps, a wiper and worm (and a church key for after range time!)

 

[springfield art]

I managed to get an early bday gift this year with an original Remington rifle musket, lock marked 1863. It looks to be in almost "New Old Stock" condition, with some dings in the stock and metal. I did find rust inside the nipple and the channel in the bolster that I had to put a small punch through to open it up. If it has been fired it doesn't look like very much. Other than the nipple channel there's a bit of dust and rust in the bore and I plan to clean it and shoot.

The patchbox however is empty. I found some pics online of different tools/accessories that should be included but they are all different. For sure the spare nipple holder is there and I have put the original in it, and replaced it with a modern one. I'm not sure what else should go in there to be at least somewhat historically accurate. Any ideas?

Don't forget Nipple Wrench!