(A) UNWIN & RODGERS NON-XLL SELF-PROTECTOR RIMFIRE SWITCHBLADE KNIFE PISTOL.

Circa 1870. Slab sided German silver barrel with steel breech. Barrel is Birmingham proofed and marker marked "UNWIN & RODGERS / PATENTEES SHEFFIELD" on the left. Right side has the bolt "NON*XLL" trademark. 2-piece brass backed checkered horn scales with ribbed German silver bolster and German silver body panels including a cap box compartment in the butt. The main 3 - 1/8" spearpoint switchblade springs out by depressing a German silver button on the left grip scale. There is also a sliding safety for the knife. There are still faint traces of the "SELF / PROTECTOR" blade etching. The second, manually operated clip point blade measures approximately 3 - 1/4". Both blades have "NON-XLL / UNWIN / RODGERS / PATENT" stamped on the ricasso. CONDITION: Very Good. German silver has scattered nicks and handling marks. Breech and hammer have faded to a plum patina. Blades have a salt and pepper patina. Grips have some handling wear and a few small splits. Action mechanics are fine. Blade spring is somewhat weak.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

3 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.25 RF

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Unwin & Rodgers

Model

Non XLL