LOT OF FOUR RARE DERINGER ADVERTISING ITEMS.

LOT OF FOUR RARE DERINGER ADVERTISING ITEMS. 1) National Arms Company Advertising Pamphlet. This rare 11″ x 8 1/4″ four page pamphlet which dates 1865-66 is published by George Hickcox who is selling National Arms Derringers and revolvers in New York. One sheet shows good details of the National Derringer with instructions for loading. Another sheet shows details of the National revolver. The other two sheets show pricing and the last sheet has testimonials. 2) Four page Colt Advertisement. This rare 1872 four page pamphlet measures about 16″ x 9″ and is framed with double-sided plexiglass such that both sides of open pamphlet can be read. As can be seen in photos Colt is advertising their new patented Deringer along with National Deringers that Colt is now manufacturing from the company they had earlier purchased. This pamphlet also advertises early Colt Army cartridge revolvers and 44 cal, along with Navy & House pistols. This very rare 1872 dated advertisement could not be located elsewhere. Pictured on p.39 “The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National & Colt”. CONDITION: Advertisement overall is in very good sound condition with some cracking at central fold with light soiling & discoloration as can be seen in photos. 3) National Firearms Advertisements 1866. This ad which consists of a couple sheets pieced together from the Nov.24,1966 Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper which nicely illustrate both types of National Deringers and their revolver. A quote from article reads “A person of only ordinary intelligence can load and fire from ten to twelve charges per minutes. The pistol can be converted into a species of ‘knuckle’ that can strike a man senseless (if not dead).” Pictured in part on p.40 of “The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National & Colt”. 4) Framed B. Kittredge & Co. Advertisement Sheet for Colt Firearms 1874. This large 17 1/2″ x 12″ ad from Dec.11,1874 publication entitled The Turf, Field & Farm shows 5 Colt models including their Deringer and SAA advertised as “The Peace Maker”. Colt’s logo is found in the upper right hand corner of the ad with details on each gun as can be seen in photos. This is the only copy of this Kittredge ad we can locate. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Generally very good as seen in images. 4-47418, 4-47419, 4-47420, 4-47507 JS54 (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
	2117	$4,025.00	LOT OF FOUR RARE DERINGER ADVERTISING ITEMS. 1) National Arms Company Advertising Pamphlet. This rare 11″ x 8 1/4″ four page pamphlet which dates 1865-66 is published by George Hickcox who is selling National Arms Derringers and revolvers in New York. One sheet shows good details of the National Derringer with instructions for loading. Another sheet shows details of the National revolver. The other two sheets show pricing and the last sheet has testimonials. 2) Four page Colt Advertisement. This rare 1872 four page pamphlet measures about 16″ x 9″ and is framed with double-sided plexiglass such that both sides of open pamphlet can be read. As can be seen in photos Colt is advertising their new patented Deringer along with National Deringers that Colt is now manufacturing from the company they had earlier purchased. This pamphlet also advertises early Colt Army cartridge revolvers and 44 cal, along with Navy & House pistols. This very rare 1872 dated advertisement could not be located elsewhere. Pictured on p.39 “The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National & Colt”. CONDITION: Advertisement overall is in very good sound condition with some cracking at central fold with light soiling & discoloration as can be seen in photos. 3) National Firearms Advertisements 1866. This ad which consists of a couple sheets pieced together from the Nov.24,1966 Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper which nicely illustrate both types of National Deringers and their revolver. A quote from article reads “A person of only ordinary intelligence can load and fire from ten to twelve charges per minutes. The pistol can be converted into a species of ‘knuckle’ that can strike a man senseless (if not dead).” Pictured in part on p.40 of “The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National & Colt”. 4) Framed B. Kittredge & Co. Advertisement Sheet for Colt Firearms 1874. This large 17 1/2″ x 12″ ad from Dec.11,1874 publication entitled The Turf, Field & Farm shows 5 Colt models including their Deringer and SAA advertised as “The Peace Maker”. Colt’s logo is found in the upper right hand corner of the ad with details on each gun as can be seen in photos. This is the only copy of this Kittredge ad we can locate. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Generally very good as seen in images. 4-47418, 4-47419, 4-47420, 4-47507 JS54 (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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