3631 ORNATE ENGRAVED WM. W. MARSTON THREE BARREL

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This item SOLD at 2020 Dec 13 @ 20:51UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 3,000.00 USD
Estimated at 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
DERRINGER. Cal. 32 RF. S# 17. Bbls. 4" Superposed that pivot downward for loading. Brass frame w/ spur trigger having extractor device & bbl. selector knob on right side. 50% Coverage of vine type foliate scroll factory engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds. Breech end of bbls. have complimenting engraved highlights. 2 Piece ivory grips. Decorative scroll engraving is believed to be standard only on the first 50 pistols. Approx. 3,300 mfg. 1864-1872. CONDITION: bbls. retain over 50% brightly polished blue showing areas of fading & sm. spots of corrosion. Brass frame has a lightly cleaned bright appearance. Both grips have repairs along the grip strap. Crisp mechanics. Bores retain largely intact rifling showing scattered pitting. (01-17961/DS). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.