April 12, 2019 Gold Rush, Western, & Native American, Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2019
SN NSN. Caliber approximately .46. Scarce Derringer set made by J.E. Evans of Philadelphia. Bbl is marked J.E. Evans Phila. Guns are German silver mounted and have a peanut shaped escutcheon forward of trigger guard which holds bbl screw instead of having typical pin retained bbls seen on most other Derringers. This is a scarce Derringer set not often seen with well engraved hammer, lock and bbl breech, along with engraved German silver trigger guard and lock escutcheon plate. CONDITION: Guns are excellent overall and mechanically perfect. Metal is primarily original brown finish and striping to bbl. Stocks retain deep cross hatching and much of their original varnish. Case is lined with original green velvet with cut outs for mold, flasks, tools, caps, and cleaning rod. J.E. Evans was a prominent maker in Philadelphia known for his dueling pistols, rifles and derringers. From the Collection of Gary Johnson.
CORRECTION: The barrel does not appear to be striped, is retained by a key or wedge rather than a screw, and is surrounded by a symmetrical escutcheon.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Case: 10-1/4"L x 8-1/4"W x 2-1/2"T.