RARE CASED MATCHED PAIR OF “J.E. MERRIMAN” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is most likely the only matched pair of Merriman deringers known. Overall these guns measure about 6″ long with 2-7/16″ bbls, 3-1/16″ with breeches. According to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Merriman was primarily a jeweler who sold guns on the side and probably did not manufacture. According to the 1855 city directory Merriman employed “one of the most skillful London engravers” and this gun is engraved on bbl flat in the English style “J.E. MERRIMAN & CO MEMPHIS”. Locks, breeches, tangs and German silver mounts are also engraved. Both guns being engraved in the same style and matching fairly closely though crudely done by the same hand. Bbls, breeches and stocks internally are assembly numbered “I” & “II”. There are no foreign proofs. Regardless if Merriman or someone else manufactured this matching pair they are indeed finely marked and present beautifully in the accompanying case. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall appearing orig, complete and authentic throughout. Bbls are dark gray/brown with pitting. Other iron surfaces are dark gray with light pitting. German silver mounts are well fit into dark straight grain stocks. Still retaining about 70-80% darkened and thinning varnish. Mechanically guns function though there his no discernible half-cock stop. Bores have crisp well discerned rifling with pitting in 44 Cal. Accompanying casing is made from a 19th century mahogany box with later 20th century compartmentalizing for guns and accessories which include flask, scissor mold, balls and enameled cap tin. Casing and accessories display guns well. 4-54402 JS193 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3429

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
	3429	$13,800.00	RARE CASED MATCHED PAIR OF “J.E. MERRIMAN” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS. SN NSN. This is most likely the only matched pair of Merriman deringers known. Overall these guns measure about 6″ long with 2-7/16″ bbls, 3-1/16″ with breeches. According to Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Merriman was primarily a jeweler who sold guns on the side and probably did not manufacture. According to the 1855 city directory Merriman employed “one of the most skillful London engravers” and this gun is engraved on bbl flat in the English style “J.E. MERRIMAN & CO MEMPHIS”. Locks, breeches, tangs and German silver mounts are also engraved. Both guns being engraved in the same style and matching fairly closely though crudely done by the same hand. Bbls, breeches and stocks internally are assembly numbered “I” & “II”. There are no foreign proofs. Regardless if Merriman or someone else manufactured this matching pair they are indeed finely marked and present beautifully in the accompanying case. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Guns are very good overall appearing orig, complete and authentic throughout. Bbls are dark gray/brown with pitting. Other iron surfaces are dark gray with light pitting. German silver mounts are well fit into dark straight grain stocks. Still retaining about 70-80% darkened and thinning varnish. Mechanically guns function though there his no discernible half-cock stop. Bores have crisp well discerned rifling with pitting in 44 Cal. Accompanying casing is made from a 19th century mahogany box with later 20th century compartmentalizing for guns and accessories which include flask, scissor mold, balls and enameled cap tin. Casing and accessories display guns well. 4-54402 JS193 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3429 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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RARE CASED MATCHED PAIR OF “J.E. MERRIMAN” MEMPHIS TENNESSEE DERINGERS.