These pistols were manufactured between 1901 and 1915 with a total production of only several thousand. Several features of these pistols were integrated in Mossberg's Brownie pistol. It is held with the barrel group emerging from the top of the hand with the index and ring fingers on either side of the firing mechanism, which is squeezed with the middle finger to fire. Though it fits comfortably in the hand, aiming at a target beyond contact distance requires the hyperextension of the wrist or keeping the pistol down at hip level. The left side of the pistol is marked "UNIQUE/C.S. SHATUCK ARMS CO./HATFIELD, MASS." This is the correct markings for the pistol as the toolmaker misspelled Shattuck with a single "t" on the marking die. The steel barrel group tips down for loading and unloading and there is a compartment in the right side of the frame for a now absent ejector rod. Nickel finish except for the blue finished barrel latch. The matching serial number is on the frame and the barrel group. The original two-piece factory box with white end label is included.

Excellent. The pistol retains 99% original nickel finish showing some minor scratches. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine showing some minor wear mostly along the edges and a split seam. The writer cannot recall ever offering another factory boxed Unique pistol at auction!