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Antique Merrimack Arms Co. Southerner Derringer

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Antique Merrimack Arms Co. Southerner Derringer
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Antique Merrimack Arms Co. ''Southerner'' Spurtrigger Derringer, #1990, .41 RF cal., blued 2.5'' octagonal barrel with a tiny blade front sight, marked ''Southerner'' on top and ''Merrimack Arms & Mfg. Co./Newburyport, Mass.'' on left side, pivots sideways for cartridge loading/auto extraction; brass (or bronze) frame with integral spurtrigger sheath and grip straps, is engraved in floral scrolls on both sides and marked ''1990'' on butt; two-piece varnished rosewood grips. Mfg'd 1866-69, originally with blued barrel and silver-plated frame. Condition is very good. Barrel retains approx. 50% smooth original blue; frame is smooth lightly-toned brass with sharp engraving, edges and markings; grips are sound with light edge wear and perhaps added finish. Action is tight and smooth; bore is bright with one spot of etching and sharp rifling; barrel hinge is sound. Southerner derringers are seldom found engraved and in this nice condition. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)