Approximately 10,000 of these magazine pistols were manufactured from 1871 to 1888. This Joseph Rider design is one of the most unusual of 19th century pocket pistols using a tubular magazine, which is located under the barrel. Blade front sight with rear sight being a hole in the cocking lever. Magazine loads from the muzzle end. Standard two line address/Rider patent date marking on top of the barrel rib. The pistol is nickel plated. The sides of the frame and the back strap are engraved with a broad leaf floral scroll and punch dot design. The upper barrel flats have a simple zigzag and dot design, and there is an accent panel on the side flats. The upper frame flats have a feather pattern. Fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips.

Very good as period replated. The pistol retains 85% nickel finish with scattered minor flaking and some minor pitting. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. The markings are faint, but the engraving is clear.

Manufactured circa 1863 to 1888. Two line address/Elliots patent dates on top of the barrel. Matching serial number on the frame and barrels. Fitted with rosewood grips.

Very good. The derringer retains 40% original blue finish mainly in the barrel flutes and in the protected areas of the frame. The grips are good with a sliver absent on the upper left rear, some minor lower edge wear and a few minor handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is very good.