TRIO OF FRANZ BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS.

SN NSN. These three guns represent three distinct bbl lengths and variant addresses. Guns run from 6″ to 9-3/4″. 1)40 Cal. measures just over 6″ with 3-1/4″ bbl including breech, this gun is marked on bbl “FR J. BITTERLICH & LEGLER/NASHVILLE TENN” and lock is marked similarly without “LEGLER” mark, which was the last maker’s mark for Bitterlich. 2) 42 Cal. measures about 7″ overall with 3-3/4″ bbl and breech is marked “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN & CO” on lock and bbl. 3) 44 Cal. and is largest of these three guns and measures 9-1/2″ overall with bbl and breech measuring just under 6″ with lock and bbl markings “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN” which is believed to be Bitterlich’s earliest antebellum mark. This is a trio of fine Bitterlich variants all in orig and fine condition that would be difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: 1) Retains traces of brown finish on bbl, iron overall is plum/gray with good markings. Stock is sound and well fit, hand worn patina. Numerous small dents, scratches and other blemishes. Remnants of orig varnish are visible under a newer varnish and a small putty repair between front trigger bow and bottom of lock. Hammer has obvious filing marks at base but no discernible repair externally. 2) Metal is gray and cleaned overall with pitting. There is a glued wrist repair and wood repair above hammer about 1″ from breech otherwise stock retains 70-80% orig varnish with edge wear. 3) Metal is gray overall with staining and light pitting, stock is well fit retaining most of its old varnished finish. All three guns function mechanically though gun 1) does not hold well on full cock. Bores all retain discernible rifling with pitting. 4-54334 JS203 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3436

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
	3436	$6,900.00	TRIO OF FRANZ BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS. SN NSN. These three guns represent three distinct bbl lengths and variant addresses. Guns run from 6″ to 9-3/4″. 1)40 Cal. measures just over 6″ with 3-1/4″ bbl including breech, this gun is marked on bbl “FR J. BITTERLICH & LEGLER/NASHVILLE TENN” and lock is marked similarly without “LEGLER” mark, which was the last maker’s mark for Bitterlich. 2) 42 Cal. measures about 7″ overall with 3-3/4″ bbl and breech is marked “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN & CO” on lock and bbl. 3) 44 Cal. and is largest of these three guns and measures 9-1/2″ overall with bbl and breech measuring just under 6″ with lock and bbl markings “FR J. BITTERLICH & CO/NASHVILLE TENN” which is believed to be Bitterlich’s earliest antebellum mark. This is a trio of fine Bitterlich variants all in orig and fine condition that would be difficult to duplicate again. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: 1) Retains traces of brown finish on bbl, iron overall is plum/gray with good markings. Stock is sound and well fit, hand worn patina. Numerous small dents, scratches and other blemishes. Remnants of orig varnish are visible under a newer varnish and a small putty repair between front trigger bow and bottom of lock. Hammer has obvious filing marks at base but no discernible repair externally. 2) Metal is gray and cleaned overall with pitting. There is a glued wrist repair and wood repair above hammer about 1″ from breech otherwise stock retains 70-80% orig varnish with edge wear. 3) Metal is gray overall with staining and light pitting, stock is well fit retaining most of its old varnished finish. All three guns function mechanically though gun 1) does not hold well on full cock. Bores all retain discernible rifling with pitting. 4-54334 JS203 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3436 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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TRIO OF FRANZ BITTERLICH NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGERS.