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Lot 95:Two Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringers

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 95:Two Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringers

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Two Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringers

A) Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringer

This pistol was manufactured in England during the 1860s. The barrels are niter blue, the hammer trigger and barrel release lever are blue. The frame is silver plated brass. There were approximately 2,000 of this style manufactured. Fitted with Gutta Percha grips with raised floral designs.

ConditionVery good, 20% original niter blue finish on the barrels. The hammer, trigger and barrel release retain minor traces of blue. The frame retains 90% silver finish with some small areas of finish loss. The front sight is missing. The Gutta Percha grips are very good with 1 grip not fully attached.
Details
ManufacturerTipping & Lawden
ModelFour Barrel Derringer
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32 RF
Barrel3 inch fluted
Finishniter blue/silver
GripGutta Percha

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2079
Catalog page24

B) Tipping & Lawden Sharps Patent Four Barrel Derringer

This pistol was manufactured in England during the 1860s. The barrels, hammer, trigger and barrel release are all blue and the frame is silver plated brass. There were approximately 2,000 pistols manufactured. Fitted with Gutta Percha grips with raised floral patterns.

ConditionFine, 40% blue finish remains on the barrel, hammer, trigger and barrel release. 70% silver finish on the frame with finish loss on the grip straps and high edges. The grips are very good with a couple small chips. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerTipping & Lawden
ModelFour Barrel Derringer
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge30 RF
Barrel3 inch fluted
Finishblue/silver
GripGutta Percha

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2079
Catalog page24
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