*BOXED RARE VARIANT INVISIBLE DEFENDER PALM PISTOL BY C.S. SHATTUCK ARMS.

*BOXED RARE VARIANT INVISIBLE DEFENDER PALM PISTOL BY C.S. SHATTUCK ARMS. SN 46. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 1-1/4″ 4-shot bbl cluster built with nickel plated brass frame and the firing mechanism an unusual squeezer panel in the bottom of the grip. Left side of bbl cluster is marked “INVISIBLE / DEFENDER” and the bbl latch is a spring loaded panel in top of frame that releases the bbl cluster to tip forward when rear edge is depressed. It has a rotating firing pin built into the frame, a feature which was subsequently employed in the Mossberg Brownie. O.F. Mossberg was an employee of Shattuck prior to forming his own company. This little pistol, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms was produced by Shattuck Arms in period 1907-1915. Accompanied by its orig burgundy, leatherette covered box with white silk lining in lid and burgundy lining in bottom with a recess for the pistol. Flats on the bottom of the box, by the grip area, have four elastic retainers, apparently for cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some flaking around edges of grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Box is good, missing one end of bottom, showing moderate to heavy wear around edges with an open right rear corner on both lid & bottom. White silk lining on interior is separated at hinge, showing light soil. Bottom is lightly faded with very light soil and elastic bands collapsed. Altogether an extremely rare & original boxed item. 4-37701 JR153 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1276	$4,312.50	BOXED RARE VARIANT INVISIBLE DEFENDER PALM PISTOL BY C.S. SHATTUCK ARMS. SN 46. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 1-1/4″ 4-shot bbl cluster built with nickel plated brass frame and the firing mechanism an unusual squeezer panel in the bottom of the grip. Left side of bbl cluster is marked “INVISIBLE / DEFENDER” and the bbl latch is a spring loaded panel in top of frame that releases the bbl cluster to tip forward when rear edge is depressed. It has a rotating firing pin built into the frame, a feature which was subsequently employed in the Mossberg Brownie. O.F. Mossberg was an employee of Shattuck prior to forming his own company. This little pistol, according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* was produced by Shattuck Arms in period 1907-1915. Accompanied by its orig burgundy, leatherette covered box with white silk lining in lid and burgundy lining in bottom with a recess for the pistol. Flats on the bottom of the box, by the grip area, have four elastic retainers, apparently for cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some flaking around edges of grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores. Box is good, missing one end of bottom, showing moderate to heavy wear around edges with an open right rear corner on both lid & bottom. White silk lining on interior is separated at hinge, showing light soil. Bottom is lightly faded with very light soil and elastic bands collapsed. Altogether an extremely rare & original boxed item. 4-37701 JR153 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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