Remington elliot zig-zag

[ZPITA]

I have an original 6 shot. It is in good condition and I would like to keep it that way by giving it a proper cleaning. However, I hesitate to take it apart without specific information on proper procedure for fear it will never go back together.

Can anyone help?

Thanks

 

[PetahW]

Since less than 1,00 were made, and not many survived, they're pretty rare (and desireable to collector's) - So, I'd only give it a superficial wipedown with an oily cloth, if it were mine.

FWIW, here's the patent drawing:

 

[ZPITA]

Thanks for the sketch. It is helpful. Yes, I am hoping very desirable. My concern I can see some old grease drying and certainly want to avoid any rust.

 

[PetahW]

A swirl in kerosene should clear out the grease & leave an oily residue w/o damaging anything.


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[ZPITA]

Thanks. Do you have one? Have you ever taken it apart?

 

[Mike Irwin]

Before you do anything to it, at all, you may want to look at the pre-sale estimate price on this auction:

http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/57/lid/1089

Let that be your guide.

 

[James K]

Hmmmm. I have a Remington-Elliott four barrel .32. Maybe I should stop playing with it when I am reading these posts.

Jim

 

[ZPITA]

Thanks. I think I will do some basic cleaning without taking it apart and do more checking of my collection on the net.