FINE AND RARE TRIO OF SCHNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS DERINGER VARIANTS.

SN 47,97,117. At the time of writing of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 (1985) only eight SNs were known by this maker, no doubt several more have turned up but two of those eight are represented here including 1) Highest known number 117 in 40 Cal. which measures about 7″ overall with 3″ bbl, 3-3/4″ including breech. This gun is totally German silver mounted with spur trigger in fine condition retaining finish. 2) SN 47, in 40 Cal. is also listed in Eberhart and measures just over 6″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ with breech. This gun has an interesting standard marking on bbl flat but upon closer inspection address was stamped lightly in opposite direction first which is now just barely discerned. This gun exhibits an unusual bird’s head grip for this maker, coin silver nosecap and a daisy engraved on face of bolster which are rarely seen on Schneiders. This particular gun is pictured on p.199, figure 235 in Eberhart & Wilson. 3) SN 97 in 40 Cal. is silver mounted which is a rare feature. Measures about 6-1/4″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ including breech. This gun appears fine overall retaining some finish. This trio would be very difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns overall are very good to fine, all retain some thin traces of brown finish and bbls are gray/plum on 47 and 117, 97 has some cleaning and is overall gray/bright. Remainder of iron is smooth and gray/brown, mounts are well fit on each gun. Guns retain between 50% & 70% orig varnish. There are two glued crack repairs near muzzle on SN 117 and there is a crack under front portion of lock on right side on SN 47. Hammer spur on SN 97 has a braised repair. Mechanically all guns function with discernible rifling in pitted bores. 4-54324 JS201 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3423

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3423	$0.00	FINE AND RARE TRIO OF SCHNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS DERINGER VARIANTS. SN 47,97,117. At the time of writing of Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 (1985) only eight SNs were known by this maker, no doubt several more have turned up but two of those eight are represented here including 1) Highest known number 117 in 40 Cal. which measures about 7″ overall with 3″ bbl, 3-3/4″ including breech. This gun is totally German silver mounted with spur trigger in fine condition retaining finish. 2) SN 47, in 40 Cal. is also listed in Eberhart and measures just over 6″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ with breech. This gun has an interesting standard marking on bbl flat but upon closer inspection address was stamped lightly in opposite direction first which is now just barely discerned. This gun exhibits an unusual bird’s head grip for this maker, coin silver nosecap and a daisy engraved on face of bolster which are rarely seen on Schneiders. This particular gun is pictured on p.199, figure 235 in Eberhart & Wilson. 3) SN 97 in 40 Cal. is silver mounted which is a rare feature. Measures about 6-1/4″ overall with 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/4″ including breech. This gun appears fine overall retaining some finish. This trio would be very difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns overall are very good to fine, all retain some thin traces of brown finish and bbls are gray/plum on 47 and 117, 97 has some cleaning and is overall gray/bright. Remainder of iron is smooth and gray/brown, mounts are well fit on each gun. Guns retain between 50% & 70% orig varnish. There are two glued crack repairs near muzzle on SN 117 and there is a crack under front portion of lock on right side on SN 47. Hammer spur on SN 97 has a braised repair. Mechanically all guns function with discernible rifling in pitted bores. 4-54324 JS201 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3423 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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 AND RARE TRIO OF SCHNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS DERINGER VARIANTS.