Rare 1800s Swivel Breech Double .32 Rimfire Derringer
Item Details
A rare 1800s swivel breech ‘twister’ .32 caliber rimfire pistol. It has walnut grips and blued barrel. Low serial # 0002758. The rare double .32 cal. derringer was a boot or pocket gun used in the War Between the States. The American Arms Co. of Boston, Massachusetts manufactured a swivel breech, double barreled pocket pistol (Wheeler’s Patent) from 1866 to 1878. It is estimated that only about 3000 of these were manufactured (ref Flayderman 8A-006). These derringers had superposed barrels manually rotated for loading and firing. This appears to be a version of this model. This pistol is both rare and in very good condition with the barrels retaining the large majority of their blued finish mixing, turning to plum brown color. The bores are excellent without pitting. The top of the barrel is unmarked and there are no sights on either barrel. It is suggested to personally preview this pistol for assessment. Untested.
- will not require an FFL (Federal Firearms License) but, if the winning bidder wants them transferred or shipped, this will need to be through an FFL dealer, whether the sale was through our warehouses or an estate. If the winning bidder so chooses, they can pick these up in person from an estate or warehouse without involving an FFL dealer.
- Please note that bidders requesting shipping will need to make proper shipping arrangements through the North College Hill Gun Store (purchaser must comply with ATF and federal firearms requirements). Items transferred through local FFL must be paid for two days after sale closing by contacting EBTH during normal business hours at 1-888-862-8750 menu option 1 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). The winning bidder will be responsible to make payment to local FFL separately for costs associated with transfers ($15.00) or shipping (contact the North College Hill Gun Store, (513) 931-8185 for a shipping estimate).
Condition
appears too have not been fired. Untested.
Dimensions
Item #
15CIN136-027
