RARE ENGRAVED MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERRINGER.

RARE ENGRAVED MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERRINGER. . SN 931. Cal. 41 RF. Fine early silver plated, all metal derringer with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl with the Moore’s address on top flat & Moore’s Patent information on bottom. Brass frame is beautifully engraved, probably by the Nimschke Shop with fine foliate arabesque patterns & punch dot background, mostly on frame with light patterns at breech end of bbl & borders around top. Each side of bbl has an arrow pointing toward an asterisk at muzzle. Back of grip has a checkered shield shaped pattern with small checkered ovals on side & a checkered teardrop at bottom. Hammer slot at top of frame has feather patterns on each side & a sunburst at back edge. Top flat, in front of hammer, has a beautiful flower blossom with stippled background. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be new & unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory silver plating, slightly tarnished. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35326 JR281 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2409	$6,900.00	RARE ENGRAVED MOORE’S PATENT #1 DERRINGER. . SN 931. Cal. 41 RF. Fine early silver plated, all metal derringer with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl with the Moore’s address on top flat & Moore’s Patent information on bottom. Brass frame is beautifully engraved, probably by the Nimschke Shop with fine foliate arabesque patterns & punch dot background, mostly on frame with light patterns at breech end of bbl & borders around top. Each side of bbl has an arrow pointing toward an asterisk at muzzle. Back of grip has a checkered shield shaped pattern with small checkered ovals on side & a checkered teardrop at bottom. Hammer slot at top of frame has feather patterns on each side & a sunburst at back edge. Top flat, in front of hammer, has a beautiful flower blossom with stippled background. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, appears to be new & unfired. Retains virtually all of its orig factory silver plating, slightly tarnished. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35326 JR281 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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