CASED MATCHING PAIR SNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN 47. This is a rare matching pair, SN 47 “SNEIDER & CO/MEMPHIS TENN” marked deringers. Each gun is also numbered “1” & “2” on bbl tangs. SN 47 is found on each breech. Guns are quite elegant in their lines with simple engraved borders and plain German silver mounts. The burled walnut stocks have carved scallop shaped noses. This pair is listed by SN in Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. There are few pairs in such fine matching condition known by Sneider. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are in very good matching condition with gray metal with good markings, gun “2” has rebound in stamped marking but is still fully discernible, scattered staining and pitting. German silver mounts are well fit in stocks that retain about 80% of their orig varnish. Gun “1” has about a 2″ glued repair on right side from muzzle back above escutcheon that does not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photos. Gun “2” has welded repair to crack on ear of hammer. Mechanically both guns are functional with discernible rifling in pitted bores. Brass banded casing is a 19th century box with more modern compartmentalizing for display with an eagle pistol flask, scissor ball mold, loading rod and nipple wrench. 4-54303 JS192 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3424

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
	3424	$11,500.00	CASED MATCHING PAIR SNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS. SN 47. This is a rare matching pair, SN 47 “SNEIDER & CO/MEMPHIS TENN” marked deringers. Each gun is also numbered “1” & “2” on bbl tangs. SN 47 is found on each breech. Guns are quite elegant in their lines with simple engraved borders and plain German silver mounts. The burled walnut stocks have carved scallop shaped noses. This pair is listed by SN in Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1. There are few pairs in such fine matching condition known by Sneider. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.W. Huckaba, Memphis, TN. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are in very good matching condition with gray metal with good markings, gun “2” has rebound in stamped marking but is still fully discernible, scattered staining and pitting. German silver mounts are well fit in stocks that retain about 80% of their orig varnish. Gun “1” has about a 2″ glued repair on right side from muzzle back above escutcheon that does not affect aesthetics as can be seen in photos. Gun “2” has welded repair to crack on ear of hammer. Mechanically both guns are functional with discernible rifling in pitted bores. Brass banded casing is a 19th century box with more modern compartmentalizing for display with an eagle pistol flask, scissor ball mold, loading rod and nipple wrench. 4-54303 JS192 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 3424 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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CASED MATCHING PAIR SNEIDER & CO MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.