May 28th 2011 Firearms (07)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2011
Overall length: 5 – ¾”. Barrel length: 3 – ½”. Signed “A. Wurfflein, Phila” on the full octagon barrel. Spur trigger. Andrew Wurfflein was best known for his Derringer pistols. But he is also one of the only three American makers of parlor or saloon guns. Parlor pistols were fired using only a percussion cap with no gun powder and were popular in shooting galleries and saloons. Exceptionally rare piece. Very good condition.