RARE PAIR “HUGH CONNOR” MOBILE ALABAMA DERINGERS.

SN NSN. This is not a matched pair of pistols however they are about the same size and configuration though there are differences. This is a very rare maker with few examples known. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 state Hugh Connor Jr. is shown in 1861 city directory as gunsmith and later post-war as gun and pistol maker. These are no doubt two examples of his rarely seen work which are iron, silver, brass and pewter mounted. Mr. Connor liked to work in multiple metals as both guns exhibit iron trigger guards, silver butt caps, silver plated brass keyway escutcheons and lock escutcheons. The beautifully figured maple gun exhibits small silver thumbplate too. Both guns measure just over 7″ overall with 3-1/2″ bbls including breeches. One gun is better than the other with finely figured maple stock retaining most of its varnish, second gun also maple mounted has turned quite dark with age though same rich colors can be seen under the almost blackened varnish. Both guns are marked on top bbl flats, “H. CONNOR/MOBILE” and back action locks are plain. Both guns measure about 44 Cal. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun one with lighter wood appears orig and complete though hard to ascertain if wooden ramrod is orig or not. Nipple of cone is broken off, metal shows old cleaning but bbl marking is still crisp and easily discerned. Bore shows discernible rifling though pitted. Gun two is darker and metal appears uncleaned with staining and pitting. Stock appears sound though there are a few cracks in grain, varnish has turned black though bright light shows the fine burl of the maple. Both guns are functional mechanically. 4-54341 JS178 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3444

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
	3444	$0.00	RARE PAIR “HUGH CONNOR” MOBILE ALABAMA DERINGERS. SN NSN. This is not a matched pair of pistols however they are about the same size and configuration though there are differences. This is a very rare maker with few examples known. Eberhart & Wilson in their text The Deringer in America Vol. 1 state Hugh Connor Jr. is shown in 1861 city directory as gunsmith and later post-war as gun and pistol maker. These are no doubt two examples of his rarely seen work which are iron, silver, brass and pewter mounted. Mr. Connor liked to work in multiple metals as both guns exhibit iron trigger guards, silver butt caps, silver plated brass keyway escutcheons and lock escutcheons. The beautifully figured maple gun exhibits small silver thumbplate too. Both guns measure just over 7″ overall with 3-1/2″ bbls including breeches. One gun is better than the other with finely figured maple stock retaining most of its varnish, second gun also maple mounted has turned quite dark with age though same rich colors can be seen under the almost blackened varnish. Both guns are marked on top bbl flats, “H. CONNOR/MOBILE” and back action locks are plain. Both guns measure about 44 Cal. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Gun one with lighter wood appears orig and complete though hard to ascertain if wooden ramrod is orig or not. Nipple of cone is broken off, metal shows old cleaning but bbl marking is still crisp and easily discerned. Bore shows discernible rifling though pitted. Gun two is darker and metal appears uncleaned with staining and pitting. Stock appears sound though there are a few cracks in grain, varnish has turned black though bright light shows the fine burl of the maple. Both guns are functional mechanically. 4-54341 JS178 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3444 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 PAIR “HUGH CONNOR” MOBILE ALABAMA DERINGERS.