Deringer over under from 1860's
- Thread starter Derekc294
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I can't see the markings and you don't indicate the caliber, but according to Flayderman (8A-007 through 8A-010) there were only about 5000 of those made. The rarest is .22 RF in both barrels, with an estimated 50 made. Others were a combination of .22RF and .32RF, and both barrels in .32RF, and and both barrels in .41 RF. There may have been some in .38 RF.
He gives a value of $2750 (in my edition) for one in fine condition with both barrels in .22. I think yours would probably go to that level or close. The .22/.32 combo runs around $850, the .32/.32 $950, the .41/.41 around $1750.
A very nice and very collectible item, often not recognized and consequently downrated.
Jim
He gives a value of $2750 (in my edition) for one in fine condition with both barrels in .22. I think yours would probably go to that level or close. The .22/.32 combo runs around $850, the .32/.32 $950, the .41/.41 around $1750.
A very nice and very collectible item, often not recognized and consequently downrated.
Jim
Mike Irwin
Staff
You can estimate the caliber fairly closely using simply a ruler and measuring the hole in the muzzle.
A .22 is going to be under 1/4 of an inch, a .32 will be close to 5/16ths of an inch, the .38 will be almost exactly 3/8ths of an inch, and the .41 will be about 13/32nds of an inch.
A .22 is going to be under 1/4 of an inch, a .32 will be close to 5/16ths of an inch, the .38 will be almost exactly 3/8ths of an inch, and the .41 will be about 13/32nds of an inch.
madcratebuilder
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I see these sell fairly often. Joe Salter had a .32 rimfire listed not long ago, I recall it was about $800.
Heres' one listed for $300-500.
You well see the American Arms Co. derringers listed on the antique gun auction sites regularly. I don't recall ever seeing one bring over 1K.
Heres' one listed for $300-500.
You well see the American Arms Co. derringers listed on the antique gun auction sites regularly. I don't recall ever seeing one bring over 1K.
