RARE A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC ARKANSAS DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a nice example of the rare Arkansas made Mendenhall deringer. This is a fine example measuring about 5-1/4″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbl, 2-9/16″ with breech. Gun is typically marked “A.R. MENDENHALL” on top flat of bbl. This example is totally German silver mounted including front sight. This is a nice orig and complete example of a rarely offered deringer that this collection sports three unique and fine examples. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal cleaned with overall gray/bright appearance. Markings are clear. Trigger guard screw appears replaced and blued. Stock is sound and solid with crack repair through wrist retaining about 60% thinning varnish with minor chipping around wrist repair at rear of lock. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore exhibits good rifling though pitted. 4-54321 JS181 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3448

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
	3448	$4,600.00	RARE A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC ARKANSAS DERINGER. SN NSN. This is a nice example of the rare Arkansas made Mendenhall deringer. This is a fine example measuring about 5-1/4″ overall with 1-15/16″ bbl, 2-9/16″ with breech. Gun is typically marked “A.R. MENDENHALL” on top flat of bbl. This example is totally German silver mounted including front sight. This is a nice orig and complete example of a rarely offered deringer that this collection sports three unique and fine examples. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal cleaned with overall gray/bright appearance. Markings are clear. Trigger guard screw appears replaced and blued. Stock is sound and solid with crack repair through wrist retaining about 60% thinning varnish with minor chipping around wrist repair at rear of lock. Mechanically gun functions well. Bore exhibits good rifling though pitted. 4-54321 JS181 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3448 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 A.R. MENDENHALL DES ARC ARKANSAS DERINGER.