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T. J. STAFFORD ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT DERINGER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
T. J. STAFFORD ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT DERINGER.
Cal.22 RF. S#. 1544. Bbl. 3 1/2" octagon tip down for loading. Fixed V notch rear with semi circular front sight. Brass spur trigger action. Frame & bbl. flats have vine type foliate scroll hand engraving with punch dot backgrounds. Blue bbl. finish with Gold plated brass action. 2 piece square butt mother of pearl grips. Estimated production of 2100 in the early 1860's. CONDITION: Bbl. blue has faded to gray. Brass action retains traces of gold finish in protected areas along side the hammer. Very good grips. Sound action. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: Marshall "Brook" Davis Collection. (01-23553/DS). ANTIQUE. $1200-1800.