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RARE Marston THREE Shot Deringer RARER Long Barrel
Guns International #: 100837151 Seller's Inventory #: 21769
Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
RARE Marston THREE Shot Deringer RARER Long Barrel
UNIQUE 1860s Triple Bbl Superposed Defense Pistol
Here we present an antique Wm. W. Marston Three-Barrel .32 Deringer Pistol, made circa 1866 in New York City, New York. Designed and patented by William Marston in 1857, this 3-shot pistol was one of only a few repeating cartridge pistols during this time. Smith & Wesson bought the Rollin White Patent rights in the same year, which gave them exclusivity over the completely bored through revolver cylinder needed to use metallic cartridges most effectively. The Sharps pepperbox was another unique design that was very successful during the period before S&W’s patent expired. Like Sharps, Marston utilized multiple barrels that were superposed to make a barrel cluster, as well as an oscillating firing pin to hit each cartridge in succession. The barrel cluster hinges down for loading and unloading, using a very simple fixed claw system for extraction. There was a chamber indicator on the right side of the gun that enabled the shooter to set the firing pin to the first barrel, and let the shooter know which barrel it was on if they fired it. The firing pin would simply travel to the next barrel. With a firearm this unique, ingenious and rare, it is no wonder why collectors love them.
While most of these pistols were made with 3 inch barrels, this specimen represents the rarest of a rare pistol and has a 4 inch barrel. The brass frame is silver plated. The left side of the frame is marked “WM. W. MARSTON/PATENTED MAY 26, 1857/NEW YORK CITY/IMPROVED 1864”.
The overall condition is near fine. The original silver finish on the brass frame is about 70% and the barrels retain hints of the original blue. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match, grips included. The bores are in good condition and the action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Own the rarest of the rare!
Barrel is the scarce 4 inch variant.
Caliber: .32 rimfire
Bores are in good condition and the firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a fantastic example of a very rare firearm, with an even rarer long barrel!
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$2250
#21769
SOLD
Antique: Yes