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RARE MAUSER MODEL 1878 ZIG-ZAG SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
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