GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER.

GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER. SN 629. Cal. 11 mm Rimmed. Unusual revolver action with 5-9/16″ keyhole shaped bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. Cylinder has the unusual “zigzag” slots around circumference which are in fact the rotating grooves for the action of cylinder. There is a serrated thumb lever in front of cylinder on left side which is the take-down lock which releases the lever at bottom front of frame which is the tip-up action for ejecting empty casings and reloading. Revolver is single action only and has a long bag-shaped grip frame with molded gutta percha grips having foliate border patterns and checkered centers and a lanyard stud & ring in butt. These revolvers are seldom ever encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig glossy blue with some flaking on right side of bbl & cylinder. Hammer & lock ring retain 30-50% faded case colors with balance faded to silver. Grips are extremely fine showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34134 JR113 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	169	$6,900.00	GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER. SN 629. Cal. 11 mm Rimmed. Unusual revolver action with 5-9/16″ keyhole shaped bbl, integral half moon front sight & fixed rear sight. Cylinder has the unusual “zigzag” slots around circumference which are in fact the rotating grooves for the action of cylinder. There is a serrated thumb lever in front of cylinder on left side which is the take-down lock which releases the lever at bottom front of frame which is the tip-up action for ejecting empty casings and reloading. Revolver is single action only and has a long bag-shaped grip frame with molded gutta percha grips having foliate border patterns and checkered centers and a lanyard stud & ring in butt. These revolvers are seldom ever encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong orig glossy blue with some flaking on right side of bbl & cylinder. Hammer & lock ring retain 30-50% faded case colors with balance faded to silver. Grips are extremely fine showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-34134 JR113 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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