RARE MAUSER ZIG-ZAG REVOLVER.

RARE MAUSER ZIG-ZAG REVOLVER. SN 166. Cal. 9mm. Nickel finish with 5-13/16″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral front sight marked on the top rib “GEBR. MAUSER & CIE OBENDORF A/N. WURTTEMBERG. 1878 PATENT”. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the unusual 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 front side of the frame has a thumb safety which locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. Bottom front of the frame, has a lever which is attached to the bbl, which when opened allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. Mounted with 2-pc full checkered, sharply angled walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Blue finish was standard for these revolvers with nickel finishes very rare. Production numbers of the zig-zag pistol are unknown but they are believed to be extremely limited and had very limited distribution in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Joe Schroder Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig nickel finish with scattered fine flaking, leaving a bright metal patina barely indistinguishable from the nickel. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-48589 JR111 (2,500-4,000)

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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	3439	$3,162.50	RARE MAUSER ZIG-ZAG REVOLVER. SN 166. Cal. 9mm. Nickel finish with 5-13/16″ keyhole shaped bbl with integral front sight marked on the top rib “GEBR. MAUSER & CIE OBENDORF A/N. WURTTEMBERG. 1878 PATENT”. Top strap has an open slot. Cylinder has the unusual 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 front side of the frame has a thumb safety which locks the cylinder by means of notches in the protruding rim. Bottom front of the frame, has a lever which is attached to the bbl, which when opened allows the bbl to tip up for reloading. Mounted with 2-pc full checkered, sharply angled walnut grips that are matching numbered to this revolver. Butt of the grip frame has a lanyard stud and ring. Blue finish was standard for these revolvers with nickel finishes very rare. Production numbers of the zig-zag pistol are unknown but they are believed to be extremely limited and had very limited distribution in the U.S. PROVENANCE: Joe Schroder Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig nickel finish with scattered fine flaking, leaving a bright metal patina barely indistinguishable from the nickel. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright, shiny bore. 4-48589 JR111 (2,500-4,000) 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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