GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER.

GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER. SN 971. Cal. 7.65 mm Rimmed. Unusual revolver action with 3-9/16″ 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 checkered wood grips. These revolvers are seldom ever encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains most of a fine professionally restored finish with only light muzzle and sharp edge wear. Grips are fine showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-34136 JR114 (2,500-4,000)

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
	171	$3,450.00	GERMAN MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG REVOLVER. SN 971. Cal. 7.65 mm Rimmed. Unusual revolver action with 3-9/16″ 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 checkered wood grips. These revolvers are seldom ever encountered in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains most of a fine professionally restored finish with only light muzzle and sharp edge wear. Grips are fine showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-34136 JR114 (2,500-4,000) 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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