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American Arms Co. Wheeler\'s Patent Over/Under Pocket
Estimate: $300-$500
Sold
$400
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
American Arms Co. Wheeler's Patent Over/Under Pocket
.22 Rimfire/.32 Rimfire. 3" barrel length. SN: 3658. Blued metal finish with silver plated brass frame and mounting square butt rosewood grips. Single action hand indexed two-shot derringer with German Silver front blade sights to each barrel. Patent mark struck above the .32 caliber barrel reads WHEELER'S PAT. OCT. 31 1865-JUNE 19 1866. Top of the .22 caliber barrel reads AMERICAN ARMS CO. BOSTON, MASS. Serial number on frame and interior of right grip panel matches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Very Good. Bores are Dark with patina and some pitting throughout. Metal finish is a gray to brown patina with no visible blue. Some traces of silver plating to frame remain below grip panels with the frame exhibiting a caramel patina overall. Action is functional with intact spring catch.
Quantity
1