Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2017 : Sale A0917 Lot 951
ETHEN ALLEN, USA A RARE .41 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT DERRINGER-PISTOL, MODEL ALLENS PATENT, serial no. 325,

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ETHEN ALLEN, USA
A RARE .41 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-SHOT DERRINGER-PISTOL, MODEL 'ALLEN'S PATENT', serial no. 325,
first model circa 1870, with octagonal to round 2 1/2in. swing sideways barrel signed on the top-flat 'E. ALLEN & CO WORCESTER MASS. ALLEN'S PAT. 7 MAR. 1865', engraved band at the intersection, crescent fore-sight, Birmingham proofs, cammed extractor, sunken frame body with raised bolsters for the barrel and grip, central hammer, spur trigger and smooth walnut birdshead grips, minimal traces of finish

Other Notes: Only approximately 100 of these vest pistols were produced between the years 1865-71

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Estimate £300-500