Remington Zig-Zag Derringer
Remington Model ZigZag Derringer | |
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Double-action | |
Feed system | Manual feed and ejection |
Sights | Open |
The Remington Zig-Zag Derringer, or "
Design
A 6 shot 22 rimfire short, Remington's first firearm designed for metallic cartridge. Smith & Wesson patented the rim fire cartridge on August 8, 1854 patent number 11496. The patent was reissued in 1860. Six-Shot 3-3/16 barrel cluster with ZigZag grooves at the breech end working with diamond-shaped key extending in the interior from the ring trigger to provide the revolving mechanism of the barrels.[2]
The Remington Zig-Zag Derringer is a double action
Extensive study has identified approximately 140 known examples, being that this model has quite a delicate mechanism and was replaced by the Remington-Elliot Derringer "New Repeating Pistol" even before all were assembled, the survival rate of this model is expected to be quite low.[3]
Markings
- Elliots Patent August 17, 1858 - May 29, 1860 (left)
- Manufactured By Remington's Ilion, N.Y. (right).
References
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- ISBN 978-0-917218-57-6.