Guns International #: 101841322
Seller's Inventory #: 2115398

Category - Mossberg Pistols - Derringer Modern and Replica

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Mossberg Pistols
Derringer Modern and Replica

c1920s MOSSBERG “BROWNIE” Four Barrel .22 LR DERINGER Pistol LONG RIFLE C&R O.F. Mossberg’s FIRST GUN/PISTOL Produced

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c1920s MOSSBERG “BROWNIE” Four Barrel .22 LR DERINGER Pistol LONG RIFLE C&R

O.F. Mossberg’s FIRST GUN/PISTOL Produced

Here we present a C&R Mossberg “Brownie” Four-Barrel .22 Caliber Rimfire Deringer Pistol, made circa 1919 to 1932 in New Haven, Connecticut. When people hear the name Mossberg, must gun enthusiasts think shotgun and leave it at that. Little do people realize that O.F. Mossberg and sons did make a pistol, and that is what we have here. The Mossberg Brownie is a four shot, .22 Long Rifle pistol, similar to a deringer or pepperbox, produced by O.F. Mossberg & Sons from 1919 to 1932. The Brownie is based on an earlier pistol patented and licensed to the Shattuck Company by Oscar Mossberg where he worked as a manager. After working for Stevens and Marlin-Rockwell, Mossberg and his two sons started a new firearms company of their own in 1919.

The new company needed to develop a product that was simple and could turn a quick profit, so Mossberg turned to a four-barreled .22 caliber handgun that he designed while working for Shattuck. With Mossberg holding the patent, he reworked the gun, made it a more powerful .22 Caliber Long Rifle, and named his gun with a new patent number the “Brownie”. The gun was introduced by the new O.F. Mossberg and Sons Company for just $5 in 1920 and was an instant success as a concealed carry pistol. Being cheaper that a small Colt or Browning vest gun, the “Brownie” found a niche market and earned a solid reputation.

There were only 33,000 to 37,000 Brownies made during its production run and remains very collectible today. It became the firearm that led to the company’s success from then and beyond.

The overall condition is very good. Original finish. Excellent action with a fully revolving firing pin (rotates counterclockwise). Semi-bright bores with light spotting in each. Good grips. Sharp markings.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels are 2-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$1500

#215398
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes