RARE MERWIN & BRAY SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER

SERIAL NUMBER: 738 BARREL: 3 3/4" CALIBER: 30 RIMFIRE. MANUFACTURED: 1859 to 1866 This is an original rare Merwin & Bray New York single shot derringer with sing out octagon barrel and brass frame. The pistol was manufactured by Merwin and Bray from 1859 to 1866 and shows a 3 ? inch octagon barrel with single blade silver sight, rosewood grips and a brass frame. The pistol is marked with the serial number under the barrel and at the base of the grips with the matching serial number of ?595?. The piece is mechanically sound and shows a nice mellow patina and good condition for its early age. Chambered in .30 RF caliber. The handgun is not marked but is an original Merwin and Bray. Merwin & Bray was founded by Joseph Merwin in 1856 and was closed in 1874. CONDITION: Metal has 25% finish with frosted bore with rifling showing. Brass frame is tarnished. Grips are numbers matching ad very good. Operates normally. ANTIQUE