TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES.

SN 840, 1257, 1590. William W. Marston of New York City made these unique pistols starting at the end of the Civil War through about 1870. Most guns were 3″ but we also have a 2″ and a rare 4″. Standard 3″ gun SN 1590 is nickel plated retaining most of its orig finish, with fine varnished rosewood grips. 2″ gun SN 1257 has blue barrels and the same well marked brass frame like all examples here “MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864”. Our third gun, SN 840, which is quite rare, is factory engraved, silver plated with ivory grips. The engraving of mostly scrolls but has a large dragon on reverse amongst the design. PROVENANCE: SN 840 Ex-Norm Flayderman. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall, all matching. SN 1590 retains 90% orig nickel, overall with some bubbling and freckling and losses on bbl cluster. SN 1257 retains about 40% bright blue on bbl cluster with scattered staining and pitting with balance blue/grey. Brass frame has scattered small blemishes, crisp markings and mustard colored patina. SN 840 exhibits well defined engraving retaining about 20% silver plate to frame. “Certifiable antique ivory” grips are SNd matching gun. Mechanically, guns each appear to index and change firing pins correctly. 49470-3 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3315

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3315	$12,075.00	TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES. SN 840, 1257, 1590. William W. Marston of New York City made these unique pistols starting at the end of the Civil War through about 1870. Most guns were 3″ but we also have a 2″ and a rare 4″. Standard 3″ gun SN 1590 is nickel plated retaining most of its orig finish, with fine varnished rosewood grips. 2″ gun SN 1257 has blue barrels and the same well marked brass frame like all examples here “MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26, 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864”. Our third gun, SN 840, which is quite rare, is factory engraved, silver plated with ivory grips. The engraving of mostly scrolls but has a large dragon on reverse amongst the design. PROVENANCE: SN 840 Ex-Norm Flayderman. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Guns are very good to fine overall, all matching. SN 1590 retains 90% orig nickel, overall with some bubbling and freckling and losses on bbl cluster. SN 1257 retains about 40% bright blue on bbl cluster with scattered staining and pitting with balance blue/grey. Brass frame has scattered small blemishes, crisp markings and mustard colored patina. SN 840 exhibits well defined engraving retaining about 20% silver plate to frame. “Certifiable antique ivory” grips are SNd matching gun. Mechanically, guns each appear to index and change firing pins correctly. 49470-3 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 3315 Auction: Firearms - October 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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TRIO OF RARE MARSTON 3-BARREL 32 CALIBER DERRINGERS IN ALL 3 BARREL LENGTHS AND FINISHES.