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![]() WILD WEST Antique BROWN MANUFACTURING Co. “SOUTHERNER” .41 Deringer Pistol SCARCE and DESIREABLE .41 Caliber Deringer Guns International #: 102488460 Seller's Inventory #: 233817 Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Cartridge Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1076 Total Number of Listings: 42597 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: WILD WEST Antique BROWN MANUFACTURING Co. “SOUTHERNER” .41 Deringer Pistol SCARCE and DESIREABLE .41 Caliber Deringer Here we present an antique Brown Manufacturing Company “Southerner” Deringer Pistol, made circa 1870 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In 1860, Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company started making a swivel barrel deringer. Though scarcely manufactured, it was well received. As a follow-up to Moore’s deringer, the “Southerner” deringer came along. This was a neat little turn-barrel pistol. Its name, emblazoned on the top of the barrel, was obviously intended to appeal to buyers south of the Mason-Dixon line, though laughingly it was manufactured in Newburyport, Mass., by Merrimack Arms and Brown Mfg. Co. Perhaps it was the makers' attempt at letting bygones be bygones for what occurred during the American Civil War, though probably it was just a very clever marketing ploy. Standard “Southerners” had 2 1/2-inch iron barrels, spur triggers, walnut or rosewood grips, and either iron or brass frames. Some 6,500 were made between 1867 and 1869 marked on their barrels, "MERRIMACK ARMS & MANUFACTURING CO/NEWBURYPORT/MASS/PATENTED APRIL 9, 1867." Another 10,000 were turned out from 1869 to 1873 by Merrimack's successor with their barrels stamped, "BROWN MANUFACTURING CO/NEWBURYPORT, MASS/PAT APR.9, 1869.", with only around 3,000 in the iron frame version. The overall condition is good. Strong action. Good bore for its age. Some markings are worn. Numbers match. Good grips. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 2-1/2 inches. Caliber: .41 Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1000 #233817 SOLD Antique: Yes |