* Antique 1860s MERWIN & BRAY DERRINGER .32 RF SINGLE SHOT CIVIL WAR ERA
Guns International #: 101559999 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Cartridge

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Description:
UNMARKED EARLY 1860s  MERWIN & BRAY, NEW YORK CITY SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER .32 rf  SER. # 2412 MATCHING NUMBERS. 3 5/8" OCTAGON BARREL, BORE HAS DISTINCT RIFLING SOME EXPECTED SCATTERED  PITTING MOSTLY LIGHT IN NATURE. BARREL A SMOOTH EVEN DARK BROWN PATINA. FRAME RETAINS OVER 90% ORIGINAL UNCLEANED SILVER PLATE WITH SOME HIGH EDGE WEAR & HANDLING MAKS. FACTORY ROSEWOOD GRIPS ARE NUMBERED TO THE GUN AND RATE VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT SHOWING LIGHT HANDLING & WEAR. ACTION IS CRISP & ROBUST, SLIGHTLY LOOSE BARREL TO FRAME LOCKUP. IT'S BEEN NOTED THAT THEY WERE LIKELY MADE BY "BACON MFG. Co." NORWICH, CT  AND OFFERED THROUGH RETAILERS. A RATHER NICE EXAMPLE OF THESE UNCOMMON DERRINGERS, AS PICTURED.

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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Manufacturer: MERWIN & BRAY
Model: DERRINGER
Serial Number: 2412
Barrel Length: 3 5/8
Bore: DISTINCT RIFLING
Chambers: CLEAR
Condition: FINE AS PICTURED
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: NEAR EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD, BRIGHT
Barrel Type: OCTAGON
Action: WORKING
Finish: ORIGINAL AGED
Weight: 8.3 oz
Sights: FACTORY ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1859-1866