GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
NATIONAL ARMS ALL METAL NO. 1 SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER WITH RARE CUSTOM CASE. NATIONAL FIREARMS DERINGER 5779 41RF Cal. 41 RF. Usual configuration with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, German silver front sight, National Arms marking on top & patent date on bottom. It has a full silver plated brass frame with Nimschke style engraving with punch dot background. Grip has checkered panels and there is an arrow & asterisk on each side of bbl. Case is very unusual, about 6-1/4″ long x 3-1/4″ wide x 1-7/8″ high. It has brass latch on front and strap hinges on each end. When latch is released and lid is lifted it rotates to back and underneath to form a stand for the base. Interior is full doe skin lined with form fitted partition for pistol & a cartridge block holding four rds. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 2008. CONDITION: Pistol is fine. Bbl retains a plum/brown patina & frame most of its orig silver plate. Hammer has broken ears of spur and will not hold in half-cock. Otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Case is dry and showing wear and soil, but completely intact. Interior of base is lightly soiled and stained with one scuff in leather. Cartridges are oxidized but fine. 51958-14 JS (4,000-6,000)