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Here is the original listing description on gunbroker;
Here's a Navy Arms import of an Anton Zoli, Italian made Zouave Carbine. These halfstock carbines were not reproductions of any particular rifle, but are patterned along the lines, of so called “officer’s models”. These were custom made and given out by gun manufacturers to influential persons, to help secure arms contracts. It’s also reminiscent of the sporterized Civil War rifled muskets that were offered to the public after the war, by Bannerman’s etc. Compared to the many Italian reproduction Zouave military muskets sold in the USA, these carbines are very rarely seen, or offered for sale. In early Navy Arms catalogues, this rifle was referred to as both “The Buffalo Hunter” and “Zouave Hunter”. Navy Arms founder, the late Val Forgett, actually took some of these big bore rifles to Africa and used them in taking the ‘big five” of big game trophies. It is well known, the horrible wounds caused to man and beast, due to the 58 cal Minnie Ball, during the Civil War. This short, accurate, light weight carbine rifle would also have the same devastating effect on white tail deer or other large North American game animals. This 58 cal. was designed for conical, hollow based Minie balls. However, as we measured it, the rifled bore’s rate of twist is 1:64, making it also highly suitable for tightly patched round balls. The nipple accepts standard #11 caps. In the patch box is alternate nipple that uses the larger and hotter “top hat” musket caps. The nipple threads out of the bolster effortlessly. Rifle’s overall length is 42”, barrel length 26”, length of pull 14”, drop at the comb 2 ½”, weighs 9 lbs. The half stock rifle has a fancy hand checkered wrist, blued steel under rib, brass ram rod thimbles and entry pipe, nose cap etc. Lock plate and hammer have case colors. Bluing and case colors are close to 98%. The Italian date stamp is AA, which we believe indicates a 1975 production date. A drop in bore light shows the bore to be bright and shiny throughout. Wood and varnish have some minor dings and compression marks.
I gave $355 plus shipping of $30
I emailed the seller politely and attached photos but haven't heard back yet this seller was not from Pennsylvania though...
I would accept a partial refund I think but I don't know how the seller will want to proceed, there was an inspection period listed but must be returned back in sellers hand within 7 days unfired