Rare NATIONAL ARMS “No. 1” DERINGER Brass Frame CASED BROOKLYN Antique Rarest SHORT BARREL No. 1

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Rare NATIONAL ARMS “No. 1” DERINGER Brass Frame CASED BROOKLYN Antique

Rarest SHORT BARREL No. 1

Here we present an antique National Arms Company No. 1 Deringer, also known as the All Metal No. 1, made circa 1865 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 is chambered for a single shot of .41 rimfire, a likely choice for very concealable self-defense in the last half of the 19^th 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 specimen is a great example of a rare gun. To make it even better, the barrel is the very rare 2-inch variant, of which hardly any exist. The frame is engraved solid brass, and the barrel is of iron. Also included is a red velvet lined wooden case.

The overall condition is good. Traces of original silver finish remain on the brass frame. Numbers match. The action is excellent. The bore is patinated with strong rifling. The barrel and frame stay together with the ball detent between the two but the latch on the right side of the gun is absent. The case is in very good condition.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2 inches.

Caliber: .41 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800
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