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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 #5666, 41 RF, 2'' barrel with an about good bore showing some old moderate oxidation and good rifling throughout. This is an attractive example of the scarcer 2'' barreled brass frame deringer serial-numbered just one away from the previous lot. The barrel retains about 92% original silver finish showing some high edge wear and a few pinprick pits along the left side, the bottom edge showing what appears to be an old thin crack forming below the screw. The silver has taken on an attractive medium gray tarnish overall and the frame retains remnants of silver finish in the very protected areas having mostly toned to a pleasant ocher patina. The hammer shows some smoky gray remnants of case-hardening and the metal surfaces are embellished with the familiar wide foliate flourishes. The checkered walnut grips remain in very fine condition with generous antique varnish, some edge wear and light dings. Barrel-to-frame fit exhibits some play and the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A fine and scarce variant and an interesting opportunity for such a closely numbered pair. (13B11802-2) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)