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Extremely Rare Antique Civil War Era , Morgan & Clapp Single Shot 30RF Derringer with case & ammo Guns International #: 103099874 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Derringer Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: steve03038 Member Since: 9/13/13 State: Florida Country: United States Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 42 Total Number of Listings: 118 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Personal check, bank check, postal money order, Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App Description: Very Rare Antique Morgan & Clapp Single Shot Derringer Model:    Single Shot Derringer Serial #:  229 Caliber:  .30 Caliber Rimfire Type:      Single-shot percussion, rimfire conversion Action:   (pivots right for loading) Barrel Length: 3 ½ “  total length 6 ½ “ Frame:   Brass Finish:   Blued barrel, brass frame Grips:    Walnut, square-butt Markings: Top of barrel stamped: "MORGAN & CLAPP. NEW HAVEN. CT." Historical Overview Production Period: 1864–1866 Total Produced:      Approximately 500 units Morgan & Clapp was a short-lived firearms manufacturing partnership based in New Haven, Connecticut, active during the American Civil War period. Founded by William Morgan and Henry Clapp, the company was part of the broader surge of small arms manufacturers in New England during the war era, many of which focused on pocket pistols and derringers for civilian use or personal defense. The firm's output was limited, and it ceased production around 1866. The Morgan & Clapp derringer was one of the smallest production runs of the many Civil War-era derringers, making surviving examples rare and desirable among collectors. Despite their small size and modest design, these derringers represented the innovative spirit of American gunmakers during a time of national conflict. Collectibility Notes Unique Features: Right-pivoting barrel for loading (less common than top-break or vertical pivots) Square-butt walnut grips—most derringers of the era used bird’s head grips Collectibility Rating: ????? Rare due to very low production numbers (500 units) Early American derringer; Civil War-era manufacturing Marked examples with intact grips and original finish are especially valuable Estimated Value Range (2025): Good condition: $1,200–$1,800 Excellent condition (all original, clear markings): $2,500+ Mint condition or documented provenance: $3,000–$4,000+ Condition: 3 ½” nice bore with minor pin-prick pitting and still showing rifling throughout. Blued barrel is in good condition with the bluing thinning and turning to a nice antique gun-metal grey. Barrel markings all are clear and legible.  Original walnut grips are in very nice condition. They have a stress crack about 1” long running from the grip screw to the top of the receiver.   A few very small dents and minor handling marks are also present.  Original grips are stamped to the pistol.  Mechanics work excellent in half and full-cock positions with a strong hammer spring . Lock-up has just a tiny bit of play.   This is a complete original collectible derringer , description is described to the best of my ability . Please view the photos for condition.  I’ll include a small custom display case along with two rounds of vintage .30RF ammo. As a collector's piece,  This Morgan & Clapp derringer holds historical significance due to its association with American firearms history and its representation of mid-19th-century firearm design and innovation. Its unique markings and features make it a desirable item for enthusiasts of antique firearms and collectors of historical artifacts.  This gun is and Antique and ships direct to the buyer with FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED Payment can be made with a personal check, money order, Venmo or Zelle .     Price: $950.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Morgan & Clapp Model: derringer Serial Number: 229 Barrel Length: 3.5