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LOT 3144
Fine Cased Tipping & Lawden Model 2 Sharps Patent Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 3374, 30
RF cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., blue/silver finish, gutta percha grips. Manufactured in the 1860s and
1870s, Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham, England, were one of only two foreign firms licensed
by Sharps to manufacture these pistols in Europe and produced only around 6,000 of them
mixed between several calibers. Since they were designed to be readily carried, most are
well-worn and often found with little or no finish remaining, while this example still
retains a good portion of its original finish. The grips are the standard acanthus
scrollwork patterned gutta percha type commonly found on their pistols. The
barrel group is finished blue and has a post front sight and Birmingham
proofs on the sides. The silver-plated frame at the breech has a
groove for a rear sight and is marked “TIPPING & LAWDEN/
SHARPS PATENT” around the hammer screw on the left.
It comes in a highly figured hardwood case with
brass escutcheon on the lid and fitted interior.
This Christian Sharps design was easily one of
the most concealable weapons of the period
and has also become somewhat of a cultural
icon of the era thanks to Hollywood.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original blue
and silver finishes with mild wear on the barrels and
minor flaking on the frame, showing either a smooth
grey patina or attractively aged brass, and a couple scattered
patches of light pitting. The grips are very fine with a few
light handling marks. Mechanically fine. The case is
very good with some scattered minor handling/
storage marks.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3146
Scarce Unmarked and Blue Finished C.S. Shattuck Patent Unique Squeeze-
Fire Palm Pistol - Serial no. 109, 22 RF cal., 1 3/8 inch flat sided bbl., blue finish,
metal grips. This is an example of an unmarked Shattuck Unique Palm Pistol
that was manufactured from 1901 to 1915 with only several thousand
having been produced. Several features of this arm were integrated in
Mossberg’s Brownie pistol. Held with the barrel group emerging
from the top of the hand, and the index and ring fingers on
either side of the firing mechanism, which is squeezed with the
middle finger to fire. The matching serial number on the barrel
group and frame is the only marking on the pistol. All blue finish
(note that nickel finish was standard). An ejection rod is stored in
a compartment in the right side of the frame.
CONDITION: Very fine. The pistol retains 60% original blue finish with
the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3147
Factory Engraved Brown Manufacturing Southerner Deringer - Serial no. 3064,
41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in the
late 1860s to 1873. Brass frame featuring a floral scroll engraving with punch dot
background on both sides. Barrel has the “SOUTHERNER” marking as well as Brown
three-line legend. Matching serial numbers on butt, barrel, extractor, and both
grip panels.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 50% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown
on the balance. The brass has a very attractive mellow aged patina. The grips are also fine
with a couple of surface chips near the bottom (right panel). Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3148
Finely Engraved Silver Plated D.D. Oury “Le Novo” Patent Folding Grip and Trigger Double
Action Ladies Revolver - Serial no. 301, 5.5 mm cal., 1 1/8 inch round bbl., silver finish, metal
grips. Manufactured in Liege c. late 1800s to early 1900s, the Oury design takes a “velo dog” style
compact personal defense revolver and adds a concave folding metal grip; when closed, the
complete firearm fits easily in the palm of the hand and would fit in nearly any reasonably sized
pocket, purse, or similar hiding spot. Additionally, the concealed hammer and folding trigger
reduce the chances of snagging on the draw or of an accidental discharge while concealed, with
the folded grip physically obstructing the trigger. Pistols such as this would have been popular with
both socially affluent ladies and gentlemen in the bustling urban centers of Europe around the
turn of the century, when street crime was all too common. This example is attractively floral scroll
engraved on both sides of the frame and cylinder, and it has a complete silver plated finish.
The left side of the frame is marked “D.D.OURY/Bte” on the left, and assorted Belgian proofs
are on the right with the serial number. The grip is one piece with stamped raised scroll
designs, with the tops marked “LENOVO” on the left and “1905” on the right.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original silver finish with a few scattered
patches of light flaking and a few sheltered areas showing dark patina. The grip is fine
retaining traces of original, dark silver finish and distinct stamped designs.
Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3145
Very Fine Engraved Moore’s Patent
Firearms Co. No. 1 Derringer - Serial
no. 2519, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch flat
top round bbl., silver finish, brass
grips. The Moore derringers were
manufactured in the first half of the
1860s and were the first large caliber
cartridge derringers. This same basic
design was also manufactured by
the National Arms Company and Colt
later in the century. This example has
the scroll, arrow, and floral engraving
and is marked with the address on the
top of the barrel and the patent marking and serial
number on the bottom.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% of the original silver plating
remains. The flaking is located primarily on the grip area,
and there is some aged patina on the exposed
surfaces. The markings and engraving
patterns are mostly crisp. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Bretherton Collection;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
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