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

NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 2nd MODEL DERINGER. SN 10000. Cal. 41 Short RF. 2-1/2″ bbl. Very fanciful engraving in the style of L.D. Nimshke’s shop. This gun bears the SN 10000, which is very close to the end of production of the National line. Has fancy, burl walnut plain uncheckered grips with much of orig varnish remaining. Piece was orig silver plated frame with gold wash over the silver, and blued bbl. Less than 10 examples with this fancier style of engraving on 2nd Model Nationals are known. It is believed that this particular gun was made for a company executive, or may have been made as an exhibition piece by for the 1873 Exposition in Vienna. Gun bears no National Firearms Co. markings on top bbl flat and is very fancifully engraved over breech and onto top flat as well as being chased out to the sights on both sides. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Various pitting scattered over iron frame and bbl. Much of silver and gold wash remain on frame, up to about 30%. A truly magnificent gun. 4-47412 DE34 (2,500-4,000)

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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	2078	$0.00	NATIONAL FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 2nd MODEL DERINGER. SN 10000. Cal. 41 Short RF. 2-1/2″ bbl. Very fanciful engraving in the style of L.D. Nimshke’s shop. This gun bears the SN 10000, which is very close to the end of production of the National line. Has fancy, burl walnut plain uncheckered grips with much of orig varnish remaining. Piece was orig silver plated frame with gold wash over the silver, and blued bbl. Less than 10 examples with this fancier style of engraving on 2nd Model Nationals are known. It is believed that this particular gun was made for a company executive, or may have been made as an exhibition piece by for the 1873 Exposition in Vienna. Gun bears no National Firearms Co. markings on top bbl flat and is very fancifully engraved over breech and onto top flat as well as being chased out to the sights on both sides. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Various pitting scattered over iron frame and bbl. Much of silver and gold wash remain on frame, up to about 30%. A truly magnificent gun. 4-47412 DE34 (2,500-4,000) 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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