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Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Rare Remington Zig-Zag Derringer

Estimate: $1800 - 2750
This is the first Remington handgun chambered for metallic cartridge with an estimated 1,000 Zig-Zag derringers manufactured from 1861 to 1862. The pistol is chamber for 22 caliber and has a six shot revolving barrel cluster. The barrels are cut with zigzag grooves which are part of the revolving mechanism, hence the name "Zig Zag". Each barrel has an inverted "V" rib running the length of the flute with a brass bead sight. The pistol is breech loaded through a hole in the back of the recoil shield. The ring trigger is moved forward and rearward turning the barrels and cocking the internal hammer. The left side of the frame has factory markings. Fitted with smooth grips.
BBL: 3 3/16 inch ribbed
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 749
Condition: Good. The derringer has a mottled gray patina. The grips are also good with a crack on the left panel and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
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