December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Manufactured from 1866 to 1870 in New York City by Moore's Patent Fire Arms for the inventor, David Williamson. Of similar size and shape to period percussion Derringers, they are designed to fire .41 Short rimfire ammunition, with this example also accompanied by a removable percussion chamber. The blued sliding 2 - 1/2" barrel is marked with Williamson address on the left with a arrow motif on the top flat. German silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear. Classic checkered bird's head walnut grip with foliate scroll engraved mounts. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of reapplied blued finish, with brass mounts exhibiting an attractive mellow patina. Grips has some light wear and impressions with a small chip near the nose. Very good bore and mechanics. BAS