PAIR OF NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. SHORT BARREL IRON FRAME DERINGERS.

PAIR OF NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. SHORT BARREL IRON FRAME DERINGERS. SN 10179 & 10176. They are reputed to be the finest pair of short barrel Nationals known to exist. They are deluxe presentation engraved with silver plated bbls and gold washed frames with pearl grips. PROVENANCE: John Battaglia Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The iron frames which are profusely engraved very much in the New York style of L.D. Nemschke. The original finish of gold gilt over the entire frame is still very apparent down in the engraving and retains probably 15% of the original gold finish. Both guns have the knife blade ejector. SN 10179: The hammer retains about 50% of the fading case color. The bbl which was originally silver plated retains portions of silver and the gun is still extremely sharp in every respect and only shows use with no abuse. The pearl grips have wonderful coloration and luster. It has one tine nick on the right hand side just as where the pearl meets the frame at the top. Other than that, nearly perfect. The SN 10176 is in a similar condition and has almost the same little flake missing in the same position on the left hand grip. The case color on the hammer is about 75% probably 50% and fading on the trigger, does have the knife blade ejector system. National Arms Co.,Brooklyn is very sharp and apparent on top of the bbl flat with traces of silver plating. These are truly a magnificent matched pair that cannot be equaled by any other National pair known to L.D. Eberhart. Must be seen to completely be appreciated. 4-47771 DE127 (17,000-24,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	2000	$21,240.00	PAIR OF NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. SHORT BARREL IRON FRAME DERINGERS. SN 10179 & 10176. They are reputed to be the finest pair of short barrel Nationals known to exist. They are deluxe presentation engraved with silver plated bbls and gold washed frames with pearl grips. PROVENANCE: John Battaglia Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The iron frames which are profusely engraved very much in the New York style of L.D. Nemschke. The original finish of gold gilt over the entire frame is still very apparent down in the engraving and retains probably 15% of the original gold finish. Both guns have the knife blade ejector. SN 10179: The hammer retains about 50% of the fading case color. The bbl which was originally silver plated retains portions of silver and the gun is still extremely sharp in every respect and only shows use with no abuse. The pearl grips have wonderful coloration and luster. It has one tine nick on the right hand side just as where the pearl meets the frame at the top. Other than that, nearly perfect. The SN 10176 is in a similar condition and has almost the same little flake missing in the same position on the left hand grip. The case color on the hammer is about 75% probably 50% and fading on the trigger, does have the knife blade ejector system. National Arms Co.,Brooklyn is very sharp and apparent on top of the bbl flat with traces of silver plating. These are truly a magnificent matched pair that cannot be equaled by any other National pair known to L.D. Eberhart. Must be seen to completely be appreciated. 4-47771 DE127 (17,000-24,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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