MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS CO. DERINGER.

MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS CO. DERINGER. SN 7. Cal. .41 short rim fire. 1st Model, 4th variation, SN marked on top of bbl flat by dye stamping: “D. Moore Patented Feb. 19, 1861” running from muzzle to breech. This variation was numbered in its own serial number range to approximately 80 total pieces. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: This very rare 4th variation Moore which was numbered in its own series up to around 80. No more than 15 of these are remaining today. The original silver finish on the brass frame is about 30% remaining. The engraving is still sharp. It has a sunburst engraved over the breech, and the bbl has some small amounts of salt and pepper pitting which are very minute and there is a small 1mm piece missing where the bbl meets the frame at the bbl release button. It is a nice example of a very hard gun to obtain. 4-48252 DE124 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2064	$0.00	MOORE’S PATENT FIREARMS CO. DERINGER. SN 7. Cal. .41 short rim fire. 1st Model, 4th variation, SN marked on top of bbl flat by dye stamping: “D. Moore Patented Feb. 19, 1861” running from muzzle to breech. This variation was numbered in its own serial number range to approximately 80 total pieces. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: This very rare 4th variation Moore which was numbered in its own series up to around 80. No more than 15 of these are remaining today. The original silver finish on the brass frame is about 30% remaining. The engraving is still sharp. It has a sunburst engraved over the breech, and the bbl has some small amounts of salt and pepper pitting which are very minute and there is a small 1mm piece missing where the bbl meets the frame at the bbl release button. It is a nice example of a very hard gun to obtain. 4-48252 DE124 (2,000-3,000) 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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