MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 106. Cal. 7.6mm Rimmed. Blue finish with 3-5/8″ keyhole shape bbl that has integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Frame is tip-up style with locking latch at the front and angled grip with 2-pc molded hard rubber grips that have dragon design. Cylinder is very unusual with Z-shaped grooves around outer diameter which are, in fact, rotating grooves for the cylinder. Cylinder rests on a pin which is in a groove and when the hammer is cocked it advances the cylinder to the next chamber for firing. Left front side of the bbl lug has a small thumb latch which is a cylinder lock that fits into a notch in the extended front rim of the cylinder and if not latched the bbl cannot be opened. Few of these revolvers have shown up in the U.S. because of their European calibers which are not generally available in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% satin blue finish with light muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-52568 JR389 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3208	$3,680.00	MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIGZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 106. Cal. 7.6mm Rimmed. Blue finish with 3-5/8″ keyhole shape bbl that has integral front sight and fixed rear sight in the top strap. Frame is tip-up style with locking latch at the front and angled grip with 2-pc molded hard rubber grips that have dragon design. Cylinder is very unusual with Z-shaped grooves around outer diameter which are, in fact, rotating grooves for the cylinder. Cylinder rests on a pin which is in a groove and when the hammer is cocked it advances the cylinder to the next chamber for firing. Left front side of the bbl lug has a small thumb latch which is a cylinder lock that fits into a notch in the extended front rim of the cylinder and if not latched the bbl cannot be opened. Few of these revolvers have shown up in the U.S. because of their European calibers which are not generally available in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. Ex-Visser collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 95% satin blue finish with light muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grips are sound showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-52568 JR389 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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