Lot 1266: Unwin & Rodgers "NON-XLL" Rimfire Knife Pistol

Measuring 6 1/2 inches in the closed position, this pistol has a tapered octagon barrel in German silver positioned on top of a single blade pocketknife. The 3 3/4 inch spearpoint knife blade is marked "NON-XLL/UNWIN/RODGERS" on the left ricasso. The barrel is stamped with a pair of "crossed scepter" proofs on the upper left, "UNWIN&RODGERS/PATENTEES.SHEFFIELD" on the left, and "NON-XLL" on the right. With a smooth vertical spur hammer, hinged ejector, and a folding trigger. A pair of checkered horn panels cover the sides of the body and a small compartment in the butt.

Very good, the German silver showing mostly bright with the remainder showing mostly a grey patina with scattered extensive light pitting visible on the blade, hammer, and breech. The grip scales are very fine with some scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.