EXTREMELY RARE SERIAL NUMBER “1” NEWBURY VEST POCKET DERRINGER.

EXTREMELY RARE SERIAL NUMBER “1” NEWBURY VEST POCKET DERRINGER. SN 1. Cal. 22 Short Smoothbore. Rare tiny derringer with 1-7/8″ oct to rnd bbl, brass frame, spur trigger & 2-pc walnut grips. SN was observed on the left toe of the grip frame under the grip and on bottom of bbl flat. Brass frame has a small scallop at front tip and a tiny scallop in rear edge with corresponding scallops in the tips of the grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there could have been as many as 700 Newbury guns in all configurations produced in the mid-1860s, however he states “Specimens very rare and only few known. Production likely considerably less.” According to records tabulated by Eberhart $ Wilson authors of “The Deringer in America Vol III”, the production number of this deringer is not more than 100. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 65-70% flaked orig blue with the loss areas a medium patina. Frame has a couple of small dings and overall retains a wonderful dark mustard patina. Grips have a couple of chips on the edges with slightly chipped toes and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, moderately pitted bore. 4-41833 JR159 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2419	$1,725.00	EXTREMELY RARE SERIAL NUMBER “1” NEWBURY VEST POCKET DERRINGER. SN 1. Cal. 22 Short Smoothbore. Rare tiny derringer with 1-7/8″ oct to rnd bbl, brass frame, spur trigger & 2-pc walnut grips. SN was observed on the left toe of the grip frame under the grip and on bottom of bbl flat. Brass frame has a small scallop at front tip and a tiny scallop in rear edge with corresponding scallops in the tips of the grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there could have been as many as 700 Newbury guns in all configurations produced in the mid-1860s, however he states “Specimens very rare and only few known. Production likely considerably less.” According to records tabulated by Eberhart $ Wilson authors of “The Deringer in America Vol III”, the production number of this deringer is not more than 100. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 65-70% flaked orig blue with the loss areas a medium patina. Frame has a couple of small dings and overall retains a wonderful dark mustard patina. Grips have a couple of chips on the edges with slightly chipped toes and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, moderately pitted bore. 4-41833 JR159 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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