Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
HIGHLY ENGRAVED FRANK WESSON SMALL FRAME SUPERPOSED “WATCH-FOB” DERRINGER
01-25713
Cal. 22 Short.
S# 1997. Bbl.
2″ o/u that rotate on center pin for loading. Bbl. cluster is silver finished. Brass action w/ spur trigger. Center mounted ring style hammer for ease of attachment to watch fob or key ring. Frame & bbls. have generous coverage of scroll engraving w/ geometric & floral designs having punch dot backgrounds. Left side of frame features an engraved bird. Engraving is done in the style of Louis D. Nimschke, possibly at his shop. Same pattern is found in “L.D. NIMSCHKE, FIREARMS ENGRAVER” by R.L. Wilson on page 62. 2 Piece ivory bird’s head grips.
PROVENANCE: From the Collection of a Tennessee Gentleman.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
