Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #46
  • Lot #1959
Lot #1958
Lot #1960

Lot 1959: Engraved Moores Patent Derringer

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 1959: Engraved Moores Patent Derringer

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $650 - $950
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Engraved Moores Patent Derringer

Manufacturer: Moores Patent Firearms Co
Model: Derringer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2-1/2 inch round
Finish: bright/gold
Grip: steel
Stock:
Item Views: 683
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 101
Class: Antique
Description:

The top of the barrel is marked "MOORES PAT. FA. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y." and features a blade front sight. Gold finished frame with steel barrel and blue finished screws, checkered hammer and checkered trigger. Fancy floral engraving on the frame and barrel with fancy checkering engraved birds head grips.

Rating Definition:

Fair with minor pin prick pitting and a mottled gray patina. The frame has been cleaned and subsequently chemically colored. The markings and engraving is clear. The hammer does not lock every time.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #68: Early Production E. Remington & Sons Type I Over/Under Derringer

    Lot #504: Scarce Eben T. Starr Single Shot Derringer

    Lot #918: Remington Type III Over/Under Derringer with Pearl Grips

    Lot #502: Harrod's Retailer Marked Colt Third Model Derringer

    Lot #505: Factory Engraved Colt First Model Derringer

    Lot #203: Consecutive Pair of Colt No. 4 Derringers