RARE AMERICAN ARMS COMPANY SWIVEL DERRINGER 41

SERIAL NUMBER: 1315 BARREL: 2 5/8" CALIBER: 41 RF. MANUFACTURED: 1866 and 1878 Features two superposed (stacked) fluted barrels that manually rotate or swivel on a hinge for loading and firing when the hammer is half-cocked. Typically built with a brass frame (often silver-plated or left exposed as mustard brass) and varnished rosewood grips. Usually stamped on the top flat with "WHEELER'S PAT. OCT. 31. 1865 - JUNE 19, 1866" on one barrel and "AMERICAN ARMS CO. BOSTON, MASS." CONDITION: Metal has 20% finish with bright bores. Grips are very good and operates normally. ANTIQUE