MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. SECOND VARIATION DERINGER.

MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. SECOND VARIATION DERINGER. SN 3. Cal. 41 Short RF. This gun is 2nd Variation having February 19th, 1861 patent, engraved on top of bbl Also has “D. Moore Patent” stamped on top of bbl flat like 3rd Variation. “EXPLANATION” normal 3rd types have 2 stamps, which read as above. This piece was made before the other stamp was included. Only 2 others are marked like this and they are SN 26 & 30. This piece is SN 3. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Rarest of all Moore finishes, blue bbl and silver plated frame. Engraving is a little more than average coverage having additional thumbprints, one on each side of backstrap. Bbl retains 80%+ of original, bright blue. Hammer retains 80%+ of original blue. Brass frame retains 98% of original silver finish. There is a starburst pattern over breech. 4-47382 DE4 (3,500-5,500)

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
	2026	$2,875.00	MOORE’S PATENT. F.A. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. SECOND VARIATION DERINGER. SN 3. Cal. 41 Short RF. This gun is 2nd Variation having February 19th, 1861 patent, engraved on top of bbl Also has “D. Moore Patent” stamped on top of bbl flat like 3rd Variation. “EXPLANATION” normal 3rd types have 2 stamps, which read as above. This piece was made before the other stamp was included. Only 2 others are marked like this and they are SN 26 & 30. This piece is SN 3. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Rarest of all Moore finishes, blue bbl and silver plated frame. Engraving is a little more than average coverage having additional thumbprints, one on each side of backstrap. Bbl retains 80%+ of original, bright blue. Hammer retains 80%+ of original blue. Brass frame retains 98% of original silver finish. There is a starburst pattern over breech. 4-47382 DE4 (3,500-5,500) 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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