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$2,185.00

R.P. BRUFF PHILADELPHIA STYLE PERCUSSION DERRINGER. Cal. 44. NSN. Fine copy of a Philadelphia Deringer with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, dovetail front sight & marked in a half circle “R.P. BRUFF / NY.” & “CAST STEEL”. It has back action lock with breech plug, tang, lockplate, and hammer & trigger guard lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & a dolphin motif on hammer nose. All metal is gold washed. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with checkered bird head grip. Furniture appears to be German silver. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal overall retains most of its gilt finish, slightly thin on sideplate. Stock has a small crack at left front of tip, otherwise is sound & retains a nice hand rubbed patina. Mechanics are fine, sharp bore with very fine pitting. 4-57861 JR283 (1,250-1,750)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006
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