GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES.3 MARSTONPISTOLS840, 1257, 159030IVORYWilliam W. Marston of New York City made these unique pistols starting at the end of the Civil War through about 1870. Most guns were 3" but we also have a 2" and a rare 4". Standard 3" gun SN 1590 is nickel plated retaining most of its orig finish, with fine varnished rosewood grips. 2" gun SN 1257 has blue barrels and the same well marked brass frame like all examples here "MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864". Our third gun, SN 840, which is quite rare, is factory engraved, silver plated with ivory grips. The engraving of mostly scrolls but has a large dragon on reverse amongst the design. PROVENANCE: SN 840 Ex-Norm Flayderman. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall, all matching. SN 1590 retains 90% orig nickel, overall with some bubbling and freckling and losses on bbl cluster. SN 1257 retains about 40% bright blue on bbl cluster with scattered staining and pitting with balance blue/grey. Brass frame has scattered small blemishes, crisp markings and mustard colored patina. SN 840 exhibits well defined engraving retaining about 20% silver plate to frame. "Certifiable antique ivory" grips are SNd matching gun. Mechanically, guns each appear to index and change firing pins correctly. 49470-3 JS (7,000-9,000)