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Rare National Arms Co. No. 2 Short Barreled Deringer Part of a Closely-Numbered Pair

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Rare National Arms Co. No. 2 Short Barreled Deringer Part of a Closely-Numbered Pair
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serial #5664, 41 RF, 2'' barrel with a partially bright very good bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This is a nice example of the scarcer 2'' barreled brass frame deringer serial-numbered just one away from the next lot. The barrel retains about 92% original silver finish showing some mild edge wear and handling marks, the silver taking on a very fine deep gray tarnish. The frame retains some remnants of silver in the protected areas, mostly toning to a pleasant ocher brass while the hammer shows a few wisps of good case-hardened colors. The metal surfaces show the familiar light factory embellishments of wide foliate flourishes. The right checkered walnut grip panel remains in about very good condition with a repaired 2'' chip along the top edge, the original piece having been re-affixed. The left panel is very fine showing generous antique varnish and some light dings. The barrel locks up well and the action seems to function well mechanically. A fine and desirable variant for the antique arms collector, please see the next lot for its companion. (13B11802-1) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)