RARE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

RARE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 190. Cal. 7.6mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 3-5/8″ ribbed bbl, integral front sight marked on the top rib “GEBR. MAUSER & CIE OBENDORF A/N. WURTTEMBERG. 1878”. Top strap has open slot. Cyl has the unusual feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts with the hand to rotate the cyl for the next shot. Left front side of the frame has a thumb safety which locks the cyl by means of a notch 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. It is mounted with 2-pc full checkered, sharply angled walnut grips that appear to be modern replacements. 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: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains all of a fine professionally restored blue finish with bright case colors on the locking lever and hammer. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-48590 JR109 (1,500-2,000)

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
	3441	$3,737.50	RARE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 190. Cal. 7.6mm Mauser rimmed. Blue finish with 3-5/8″ ribbed bbl, integral front sight marked on the top rib “GEBR. MAUSER & CIE OBENDORF A/N. WURTTEMBERG. 1878”. Top strap has open slot. Cyl has the unusual feature of the “Zig-Zag” pattern around the outside diameter which acts with the hand to rotate the cyl for the next shot. Left front side of the frame has a thumb safety which locks the cyl by means of a notch 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. It is mounted with 2-pc full checkered, sharply angled walnut grips that appear to be modern replacements. 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: Joseph J. Schroeder, Jr. Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains all of a fine professionally restored blue finish with bright case colors on the locking lever and hammer. Grips are extremely fine. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-48590 JR109 (1,500-2,000) 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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