BOXED PAIR OF MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. FIFTH VARIATION DERINGERS.

BOXED PAIR OF MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. FIFTH VARIATION DERINGERS. SN 4253 & 4343. Cal. 41 Short RF. Cased pair of deluxe engraved 5th Variation. In the SN ranges from 3750 to 4339 there were approximately 20 to 24 pairs of these guns made with the patriotic motif of a spread eagle holding a shield on backstrap of each gun and frames were all finished with deluxe engraving and gold wash and all bbls were silver plate with extra engraving. It is theorized by several advanced Moore collectors as well as Mr. Eberhart that these guns were made by Moore for presentation to high ranking military officers as this SN range of guns were produced in 1864 during the Civil War. Moore was probably trying to emulate Samuel Colt by presenting these guns in order to gain contracts for his other line of guns. Only 2 of these rarely seen 2nd Type cardboard boxes are known to exist today. PROVENANCE: C.W. Slagle, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: SN 4253 also has flower pattern with leaves engraved over breech it retains approximately 15% of original gold plate, which consists mainly in the engraving. Bbl has standard arrows down each side, it was originally silver plated and retains only traces of plating. Otherwise, all original. SN 4343 has same engraving overall and retains only traces of original gold plating on frame but 90% of silver on bbl Cardboard box has some repair but is all there with all labels intact and shows some scuffing. 4-47393 DE15 (15,000-20,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2007	$0.00	BOXED PAIR OF MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. FIFTH VARIATION DERINGERS. SN 4253 & 4343. Cal. 41 Short RF. Cased pair of deluxe engraved 5th Variation. In the SN ranges from 3750 to 4339 there were approximately 20 to 24 pairs of these guns made with the patriotic motif of a spread eagle holding a shield on backstrap of each gun and frames were all finished with deluxe engraving and gold wash and all bbls were silver plate with extra engraving. It is theorized by several advanced Moore collectors as well as Mr. Eberhart that these guns were made by Moore for presentation to high ranking military officers as this SN range of guns were produced in 1864 during the Civil War. Moore was probably trying to emulate Samuel Colt by presenting these guns in order to gain contracts for his other line of guns. Only 2 of these rarely seen 2nd Type cardboard boxes are known to exist today. PROVENANCE: C.W. Slagle, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: SN 4253 also has flower pattern with leaves engraved over breech it retains approximately 15% of original gold plate, which consists mainly in the engraving. Bbl has standard arrows down each side, it was originally silver plated and retains only traces of plating. Otherwise, all original. SN 4343 has same engraving overall and retains only traces of original gold plating on frame but 90% of silver on bbl Cardboard box has some repair but is all there with all labels intact and shows some scuffing. 4-47393 DE15 (15,000-20,000) 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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