NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 2nd MODEL DERINGER.

NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 2nd MODEL DERINGER. SN 316. Cal. 41 Short RF. 2-1/2″ bbl. Brass frame. Marked on bbl top “NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN N.Y.” It is an early production having SN 316. National tried many things early on to make a better, cheaper weapon. Grips on this piece are a prime example. They are plain,non-checkered, second grade walnut that was stained and varnished. They have no escutcheons and are held together by a wood screw. Less than 6 examples are known to have this very rare grip style. This piece has Union soldier’s name engraved on top frame. As this piece was made in late 1864, or early 1865, it could have been carried by Pvt. Albert Lee Ide of Springfield, IL. Pvt. Ide served in Company I, 7th IL Infantry and his service record accompanies the gun. The presence of Civil War soldier’s names on Derringers are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Gun orig finished in all silver plate. Only traces remain in protected areas. Has the rarely seen plain walnut grips with piano style black varnish, of which 75% still remains. These were the cheapest grips National offered and applied with a wood screw and without benefit of a regular screw and escutcheons. Generally the wood used was very blonde and required a dark varnish to conceal the 2nd quality wood. Grips are completely orig and numbered to the gun. 4-47406 DE28 (900-1,200)

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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	2075	$747.50	NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 2nd MODEL DERINGER. SN 316. Cal. 41 Short RF. 2-1/2″ bbl. Brass frame. Marked on bbl top “NATIONAL ARMS CO. BROOKLYN N.Y.” It is an early production having SN 316. National tried many things early on to make a better, cheaper weapon. Grips on this piece are a prime example. They are plain,non-checkered, second grade walnut that was stained and varnished. They have no escutcheons and are held together by a wood screw. Less than 6 examples are known to have this very rare grip style. This piece has Union soldier’s name engraved on top frame. As this piece was made in late 1864, or early 1865, it could have been carried by Pvt. Albert Lee Ide of Springfield, IL. Pvt. Ide served in Company I, 7th IL Infantry and his service record accompanies the gun. The presence of Civil War soldier’s names on Derringers are extremely rare. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Gun orig finished in all silver plate. Only traces remain in protected areas. Has the rarely seen plain walnut grips with piano style black varnish, of which 75% still remains. These were the cheapest grips National offered and applied with a wood screw and without benefit of a regular screw and escutcheons. Generally the wood used was very blonde and required a dark varnish to conceal the 2nd quality wood. Grips are completely orig and numbered to the gun. 4-47406 DE28 (900-1,200) 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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