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SCARCE Wild West/Frontier All Metal Antique NATIONAL ARMS “No. 1” DERINGER ENGRAVED Post-Civil War-Era Pistol
Guns International #: 102499415 Seller's Inventory #: 233281
Category: Derringer Antique - Antique Pistols - Palm Pistols
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
SCARCE Wild West/Frontier All Metal Antique NATIONAL ARMS “No. 1” DERINGER
ENGRAVED Post-Civil War-Era Pistol
Here we present an antique National Arms Company No. 1 Deringer, also known as the All Metal No. 1, made circa 1865-70 in Brooklyn, New York. Only about 3,000 of these were made by National Arms before the company was purchased by Colt. This scarce little Deringer was a likely choice for very concealable self-defense in the last half of the 19th Century. The entire barrel swivels on a hinge for loading, when the hammer is put into half cock and the release button is pushed. The hammer is split and acts as the rear sight when in full cock. These pistols were of all metal construction and silver plated. It is of historical firearms significance in that it was the first large caliber metallic cartridge Deringer. In fact, after Moore’s was purchased by the National Arms Co., the Colt Firearms Co. bought National Arms and started making the pistol in 1870!
This all-metal Model No. 1 was originally manufactured by Moore's Patent Firearms in Brooklyn, NY from 1860-65, followed by its successor, the National Arms Company, 1865-1870 (also located in Brooklyn, NY). During the National years, a 2nd version of this deringer was introduced with checkered walnut grips which was dubbed the "No. 2". In 1870, Colt purchased National Arms and scrapped its line of pocket pistols. The art of big companies purchasing smaller competitors to rid them of competition was probably as common practice in the late 19th century as it is today. However, since Colt did not have a single shot pocket model in its product line, it decided to continue the manufacture of the No. 1 and No. 2 Deringers which lasted all the way up to the year 1890. Of the all-metal Number 1's produced from 1860-1890 by three different companies, it's believed that Moore built approximately 3,000, National another 3,000 and Colt about 6,500 examples. Consequently, these are not found in large quantities on the collector market today.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape. Engraved barrel and frame. Legible markings. This example is numbered “17”.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 1-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .38 rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#233281
SOLD
Antique: Yes