FINE CIVIL WAR ERA SINGLE SHOT CARTRIDGE DERINGER INSCRIBED CAPTAIN S H BROWN.

SN 373. This is a fine single shot 30 Cal. rim fire Deringer with inscription “CAPT. S H BROWN”. Other than inscription and matching SNs there are no other markings on this gun and similar to several New England manufacturers. Quick search of the data base shows that there are 5 Union Captains with this name and one Confederate Captain only listed as S H Brown, 5th Alabama Calvary commissioned December 1, 1862. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is all matching and fine overall. 3-5/8″ oct bbl retains about half of its orig bright glossy blue with balance gray/silver with staining and several small scratches. Brass frame retains about 70% of it’s silver plating with balance brass patina. Well figured grips retain about 95% of their orig varnish. Gun is mechanically sound with crisp bore, scattered pitting. Inscription is well discerned 4-54440 JS40 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1366

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1366	$2,300.00	FINE CIVIL WAR ERA SINGLE SHOT CARTRIDGE DERINGER INSCRIBED CAPTAIN S H BROWN. SN 373. This is a fine single shot 30 Cal. rim fire Deringer with inscription “CAPT. S H BROWN”. Other than inscription and matching SNs there are no other markings on this gun and similar to several New England manufacturers. Quick search of the data base shows that there are 5 Union Captains with this name and one Confederate Captain only listed as S H Brown, 5th Alabama Calvary commissioned December 1, 1862. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Gun is all matching and fine overall. 3-5/8″ oct bbl retains about half of its orig bright glossy blue with balance gray/silver with staining and several small scratches. Brass frame retains about 70% of it’s silver plating with balance brass patina. Well figured grips retain about 95% of their orig varnish. Gun is mechanically sound with crisp bore, scattered pitting. Inscription is well discerned 4-54440 JS40 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 1366 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE CIVIL WAR ERA SINGLE SHOT CARTRIDGE DERINGER INSCRIBED CAPTAIN S H BROWN.