Mauser revolvers + pistols

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Mauser model 1878 zigzag ~ Zick-Zack-Revolver, serial # 1737, cal. 9mm Mauser with beveled rim,  factory embellished, one of the highest numbers of the 9mm series,

Part of my collection.

pistol model C 96,

"early fixed sight
cone-hammer"

exceptional condition

low serial # 2133, pistol in excellent condition. The matching shoulder stock shows a few minor  dings and is in fine condition. One of the rarest Mauser pistols!    $10,000.

the rarest
MAUSER
Zick-Zack
zigzag
revolver
model 1878 
closed frame geschlossener Rahmen

# 54 in front of frame

GEBR. MAUSER & Cie OBERNDORF A/N
= brothers Mauser & Company Oberndorf on river Neckar
marked on the left side of the frame and PATENT on top of the 5½" barrel, # 54 in front of the frame, cal. 10.55mm, circa 80% of the original blue remaining with very minor pitting, fine checkered grips, lanyard ring because hoped to sell to the army. Under the barrel is inside the hollow axis a lose ejector rod. Pictured on the right side is the  ► hammer cocked and the transportation protruding the frame.

Part of my collection.

Mauser model 1878. Because the cylinder function called "Zick-Zack" or "zigzag" revolver,
serial # 95,  the rarest caliber 7.6mm. According to a fine research of a gentleman in El Paso there were only 600 made. Presentation weapon, completely engraved, cylinder, hammer, trigger and lever to open or close the frame gold-plated, grips from nicely shaped celluloid. The Mauser is in a leather covered and red inlaid presentation case. The set shows minor wear, but it is unique.
The story is, that it was given to a Prussian general who tried to  influence the imperial commission to adapt a Mauser handgun.
The revolver has mandatory 1896 proof marks, and according to the El Paso gentleman's research all 7.6mm models have been proofed meaning those were actually made in 1896, surprisingly at a time when Mauser struggled to have the 1896 pistol adapted.

From Wikipedia: Celluloid is the name of a class of compounds created from nitrocellulose and camphor, plus dyes and other agents. Generally regarded to be the first thermoplastic, it was first created in 1856. Celluloid is easily molded and shaped, and there are suggestions that it was first made as an ivory replacement. Celluloid is highly flammable and also easily decomposes, and is no longer widely used. Its most common use today is the tennis ball.
Over the years I owned few revolvers with very decorative grips made from celluloid.

Part of my collection.

Mauser model 1878 Zick-Zack
or zigzag revolver,
army size caliber 10.55mm,
high serial # 2318, glossy bright blue with a few matte spots created by a leather storage holster which "ate" a little  of the gloss, highly ornamental hard rubber grips. The revolver shows the mandatory German proof stamp introduced in 1896. A rare revolver in excellent condition.

Part of my collection.

open for loading

Mauser model 1878 "Zick-Zack" "zig-zag" revolver in excellent condition    always wanted

Mauser C 96 serial # 242512, cal. 7.63mm,
5½" barrel, excellent condition. Additional stamp on left side

R.F.V. 491

= Reichs Finanz Verwaltung = Federal Tax Administration. Pistols were used by the German customs. Scarce variation.
sold, kept on the page as a show-piece for the Zoll-Museum in Kõln.

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