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SCARCE MAUSER 1878 ZIG ZAG REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
SCARCE MAUSER 1878 ZIG ZAG REVOLVER.
Cal. 10.6mm. S# 2074. Bbl. 5 1/2". Round blade front sight. V-notch rear sight. Paul Mauser designed C78 "Zig-Zag" revolver. This design was submitted for the German 1879 revolver trials but ultimately lost out to the 1879 "Reichsrevolver". The C78 would nevertheless be sold commercially in 7.92mm, 9mm & 10.6mm calibers. Matching numbers on cyl. & bbl. latch. Bbl. rib has Mauser Oberndorf legend. Right side of bbl. has two crowns over "U" proof marking. Takedown lever is missing. Fancy ornate hard rubber grips. Lanyard ring present on bottom of grip frame. CONDITION: grips show a couple chips, some staining, scattered scratches & handling wear. Metal is turning to a dull brown patina w/ scattered pitting, traces of blue finish & dings. Pitted bore w/ evident rifling. (01-24813/MJC). ANTIQUE. $4000-6000.