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Very Rare DUAL CALIBER American SWIVEL Barrel Deringer
Guns International #: 100870657 Seller's Inventory #: 21925
Category: American Arms Pistols - 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.
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Description:
Very Rare DUAL CALIBER American SWIVEL Barrel Deringer
1 of 400 Made in Boston w Matching .41 Rimfire Bores!
Here we present an antique American Arms Swivel Barrel Dual Caliber Deringer, made circa 1866, in Boston, Massachusetts. Production began shortly after the American Civil War and lasted through the late 1870s, seeing only about 400 produced during that time. Deringers of all sorts had by then become a common mode of pocket-sized firepower, though small revolvers were quickly eclipsing the single shot design. H.F. Wheeler was the man responsible for this design, which featured superposed double barrels that swiveled to access the next shot.
This specimen features two matching bores of .41 rimfire, versus another variant which featured two calibers, .32 and .22, in the same gun. The “top” barrel flat on one side reads “AMERICAN ARMS CO. BOSTON. MASS.”, and the other reads “PAT. OCT. 31 1865 JUNE 19 1866”, which is a sign that this is an early gun. Each side has its own front sight, made of German silver. There is a marking of “K” and “27” on the breech face, and the serial number is “956” on the bottom of the grip frame with a matching number inside the right grip panel.
The overall condition is fine. The nickel finish may have been retailer applied and is virtually complete. The markings are a bit filled in by the nickel, but still partially legible. The serial numbers match. The rosewood grips are smooth and sound, looking very sharp. The bores are in near fine condition. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. No other examples currently found for sale worldwide!
Barrel is 2-5/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .41 rimfire
Bores are in near fine condition and the firing mechanism is strong.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a great example of a very rare and novel, dual-caliber, swivel-barrel Deringer.
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$1600
#21925
SOLD
Antique: Yes