GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
SPECTACULAR CASED PAIR OF J.E. EVANS PHILADELPHIA, DERRINGERS. J.E. EVANS PEANUT NSN 35 CAL Cal. 35. 2-1/2" bbls. Diminutive "Peanut" size Derringer pistols with fine walnut stocks and finely embellished nickel silver mounts. Case colored back action percussion locks with matching hand engraved embellishment. Iron bbls with rich damascene pattern. Fitted with matching engraved/case colored breeches and tangs. Nickel silver front sights, forend tips and stock shields. Housed in a superb fitted period casing with brown velvet lining. CONDITION: Extraordinary near new condition. Iron bbls show no distress and retain most all of their most beautiful damascene finish. Case colored locks and breeches are wonderfully engraved and retain virtually all of their brilliant colors and finish. Nickel silver trigger guards and grip caps are superbly engraved in matching fashion and have attained a wonderful mellow aged coloring. Both pistols are marked identically "J.E. Evans Philad". Fitted casing is in superb condition with only the slightest touch of wear to velvet lining with slight discoloration from age, exterior and all sides are excellent and in a state of great preservation. 50541-4 TDW (4,500-7,500)