{"product_id":"original-u-s-single-shot-brass-frame-derringer-in-28-caliber-rimfire-serial-1468","title":"Original U.S. Single Shot Brass Frame Derringer in .28 Caliber Rimfire - Serial 1468","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of one of many single shot pocket pistols, usually referred to as \"Derringers\", after the legendary pocket pistols made in Philadelphia before the civil war. This name stuck even after the switch from percussion to rimfire cartridges, and many companies began making these pistols, in a large number of different styles. Some were \"tip up\" designs, some had sliding breeches, and some, such as this example, used a \"swivel breech\", where pushing a button on the bottom of the frame allows the barrel to swivel to the side for reloading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has a lovely brass frame and nickel plated barrel, and while it is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e1468\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of the grip, there are no maker markings anywhere that we can see on the pistol. It is a rather simple design, and does not have any provision for cartridge extraction as many later designs did, so we assume it was made circa 1870. The number \u003cstrong\u003e2032\u003c\/strong\u003e is on the bottom of the barrel, but we do not know if this is an assembly number, or whether the barrel was swapped out. Hopefully the design is specific to a certain maker, which would allow this lovely pistol to be identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action opens and closes correctly when the button on the bottom of the frame is pressed, and the hammer must be in the half or full cock position for it to open. Unfortunately, the trigger spring is missing or broken, so the trigger must be pulled forward for the hammer to engage in the full or half cock positions. The bore of the barrel still shows clear rifling, but it is definitely worn and oxidized overall from use. The pistol has very nice grips, which look to possibly be rosewood. The right grip scale is however missing a long chunk along the back of the handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely concealable pocket pistol from the late 19th century that looks to have seen a good amount of use. Ready to research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1870\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .28cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 3 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 6 3\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Pivoting Barrel\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42072242847813,"sku":"ONJR23HA037","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23HA037__01.jpg?v=1728671249","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-single-shot-brass-frame-derringer-in-28-caliber-rimfire-serial-1468","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}