(A) RARE UNMARKED AMERICAN MADE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION DERRINGER

(A) RARE UNMARKED AMERICAN MADE BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION DERRINGER This unusual, possibly unique, derringer features a heavy octagon barrel that pivots forward on the lower hinge that is released by use of a thin metal band to which the bead front sight is attached. Exposed hammer, spur trigger, and rather large one piece walnut grips. CONDITON: Very good to fine. All metal is now a smooth homogenous dark grey with excellent grips. Mechanically fine with a bright bore. This writer has never seen another such example in over forty years. Name Value Barrel Length 2 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .54 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer American Model Breech Loader Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 2 - 1/4", Caliber/Bore, .54 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, American, Model, Breech Loader, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£226.72

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