Around 6,000 of these No. 1 derringers were manufactured by Moore's Patent Firearms and the National Arms Co. from 1860 to 1870, with the total production roughly equally split between the two, making these derringers by either manufacturer quite scarce. The National Arms Co. was acquired in its entirety in 1870 by Colt, who continued making the pistols under their name. Making this specific derringer even more rare, is that it's fitted with a 2 inch barrel, which is estimated to only be seen only 200 of the National Arms Co. No. 1 derringers. This example has the standard flourishes of factory scroll engraving, a blade front sight, and very attractive full silver plated finish. Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection

Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original silver finish which shows an attractively aged patina, a few patched of light wear showing the attractively aged brass beneath, and crisp engraving overall. Mechanically excellent. These National Arms Co. No. 1 derringers are rare in their own right, this example with a 2 inch barrel is truly scarce!