RARE FRANKENAU’S PATENT COIN PURSE PINFIRE REVOLVER.

RARE FRANKENAU’S PATENT COIN PURSE PINFIRE REVOLVER. SN 611. Cal. 5mm pinfire. This is purportedly the first manufactured concealed gun ever. Housed in a brass framed, leather covered box with hinged covers, one side of which contains an accordion coin purse made of tan kidskin leather and oilcloth with both sides covered in black calfskin. The left side, when the latch is opened, allows the cover to swing out on its hinges to expose a tiny 5-shot pinfire revolver with special frame made specifically for this unit with spring-loaded articulated muzzle cover that latches shut to cover the muzzle and springs open when the trigger is pulled. Interior of the case is nickeled brass as is the frame of the case. Revolver is nickel finish. Inside the revolver compartment door is a clip holding the ejector pin. Revolver has tiny British proofs along with what appears to be a Belgian proof indicating that it is Belgian made with possibly spurious British proofs. While possibly effective as a belly gun, it would have been fairly awkward to operate. CONDITION: About fine. Brass frame contains a medium mustard patina with the exterior leather showing light wear with one small open corner. Coin purse side is very fine with one small tear in the oilcloth. Interior of the revolver side has been cleaned and retains thin nickel finish. Revolver has some slight flaking around the front edge of the cyl. Otherwise retains most of its orig nickel. Mechanics are fine, although it is sometimes difficult to make the muzzle cover latch. Trigger return spring is either broken or missing. All in all, this is a most unusual concealed revolver. 4-37482 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2409	$0.00	RARE FRANKENAU’S PATENT COIN PURSE PINFIRE REVOLVER. SN 611. Cal. 5mm pinfire. This is purportedly the first manufactured concealed gun ever. Housed in a brass framed, leather covered box with hinged covers, one side of which contains an accordion coin purse made of tan kidskin leather and oilcloth with both sides covered in black calfskin. The left side, when the latch is opened, allows the cover to swing out on its hinges to expose a tiny 5-shot pinfire revolver with special frame made specifically for this unit with spring-loaded articulated muzzle cover that latches shut to cover the muzzle and springs open when the trigger is pulled. Interior of the case is nickeled brass as is the frame of the case. Revolver is nickel finish. Inside the revolver compartment door is a clip holding the ejector pin. Revolver has tiny British proofs along with what appears to be a Belgian proof indicating that it is Belgian made with possibly spurious British proofs. While possibly effective as a belly gun, it would have been fairly awkward to operate. CONDITION: About fine. Brass frame contains a medium mustard patina with the exterior leather showing light wear with one small open corner. Coin purse side is very fine with one small tear in the oilcloth. Interior of the revolver side has been cleaned and retains thin nickel finish. Revolver has some slight flaking around the front edge of the cyl. Otherwise retains most of its orig nickel. Mechanics are fine, although it is sometimes difficult to make the muzzle cover latch. Trigger return spring is either broken or missing. All in all, this is a most unusual concealed revolver. 4-37482 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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