LEWIS & TOMES DERRINGER STYLE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

LEWIS & TOMES DERRINGER STYLE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal 48. This large English imported Derringer measures about 8-1/2″ overall with a 3-7/8″ smooth bore bbl with an ebony ramrod with German silver tip where end unscrews to provide a bullet extractor. The bbl is marked “London Fine Wire Twist”. The engraved lock is marked in script “Lewis & Tomes” who were a New York merchant importing these guns in the 1840s and 1850’s. Stock is German silver mounted with engraved trigger guard and beautiful wire inlaid floral decorations as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Gun is in very good condition overall. Metal is gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Traces of finish and Damascus twist can be seen in bbl. Stock is sound overall with much orig varnish. A few of the wire inlays are loose or missing as can be seen in photos. 4-47675 JS30 (2,000-2,500)

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
	2123	$1,150.00	LEWIS & TOMES DERRINGER STYLE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal 48. This large English imported Derringer measures about 8-1/2″ overall with a 3-7/8″ smooth bore bbl with an ebony ramrod with German silver tip where end unscrews to provide a bullet extractor. The bbl is marked “London Fine Wire Twist”. The engraved lock is marked in script “Lewis & Tomes” who were a New York merchant importing these guns in the 1840s and 1850’s. Stock is German silver mounted with engraved trigger guard and beautiful wire inlaid floral decorations as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: Gun is in very good condition overall. Metal is gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Traces of finish and Damascus twist can be seen in bbl. Stock is sound overall with much orig varnish. A few of the wire inlays are loose or missing as can be seen in photos. 4-47675 JS30 (2,000-2,500) 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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