HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAUSER M1878 ZIG-ZAG BIG BORE REVOLVER.

SN 2141. Cal. 10.6mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral half-moon front and fixed rear sight. Top strap marked with “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/NECKAR”. The SN 2141 is marked on the left side of bbl lug. Adjacent to the SN is a Crown/Crown/U proof that is repeated on the cylinder. Opening the revolver shows the repeated SN on back of fire blued cylinder, on the hammer, under the locking lever and on the frame lug. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the characteristic feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts as a slot for the hand to rotate the cylinder for the next shot. Left side of the frame has a thumb safety that locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. In front of the frame is a lever, attached to the bbl, whose opening allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. Mounted to the frame are 2-pc, hard rubber grips molded with a foliate scroll surrounding a central island of checkering. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Production numbers of the Zig-Zag revolver are unknown but believed to be extremely limited, examples being particularly scarce in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good condition with 70% rust blue on the bbl, frame and trigger guard gently transitioning to a pleasant patina. The fire blue of the cylinder has largely faded to leave a gray metal surface. The fire blued small parts still have much of their org finish though most of the case hardening from the hammer, trigger and release lever have faded to a brown-gray surface. Near excellent grips with minor handling marks but no chips or cracks. Excellent bore with sharp rifling and only minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. The most largest and most desirable configuration of the Mauser Zig-Zags! 4-52566 LMA62 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1341

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1341	$10,350.00	HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAUSER M1878 ZIG-ZAG BIG BORE REVOLVER. SN 2141. Cal. 10.6mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral half-moon front and fixed rear sight. Top strap marked with “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/NECKAR”. The SN 2141 is marked on the left side of bbl lug. Adjacent to the SN is a Crown/Crown/U proof that is repeated on the cylinder. Opening the revolver shows the repeated SN on back of fire blued cylinder, on the hammer, under the locking lever and on the frame lug. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the characteristic feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts as a slot for the hand to rotate the cylinder for the next shot. Left side of the frame has a thumb safety that locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. In front of the frame is a lever, attached to the bbl, whose opening allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. Mounted to the frame are 2-pc, hard rubber grips molded with a foliate scroll surrounding a central island of checkering. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Production numbers of the Zig-Zag revolver are unknown but believed to be extremely limited, examples being particularly scarce in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good condition with 70% rust blue on the bbl, frame and trigger guard gently transitioning to a pleasant patina. The fire blue of the cylinder has largely faded to leave a gray metal surface. The fire blued small parts still have much of their org finish though most of the case hardening from the hammer, trigger and release lever have faded to a brown-gray surface. Near excellent grips with minor handling marks but no chips or cracks. Excellent bore with sharp rifling and only minor frosting. Perfect manual mechanics. The most largest and most desirable configuration of the Mauser Zig-Zags! 4-52566 LMA62 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 1341 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HIGHLY DESIRABLE MAUSER M1878 ZIG-ZAG BIG BORE REVOLVER.