The Traditions® 1863 Zouave Musket Kit is made for the serious hunter or re-enacter. The Smooth Bore 1863 Zouave maintains the classic styling and handling of the time-honored Musket, while offering great performance and affordability. This Zouave Kit comes in a .58 caliber smooth bore barrel, perfect for maxi or round ball shooters. Features include a high quality, premium metallic finish and hand-oiled gloss wood stock. The 1863 Zouave is approved by the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA).

One of the best ways to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build a rifle yourself. Easy to read instructions guide you through the building process to a finished product. There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than knowing you built a fully functional rifle for shooting or display.

The Smooth Bore Traditions 1863 Zouave Musket Kit comes with a percussion cap ignition and boasts high-visibility rear open sights. The musket features a locking hooked breech for easy barrel cleaning and removal. The 1863 Zouave features a smooth single-action trigger in an ormate trigger-guard. The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate. The Traditions™ 1863 Zouave Musket Kit is a .58 caliber percussion rifle sporting a 33" blued barrel and custom metal ramrod. The musket has an overall length of 49" and weighs in at 8 lbs.