Only 200 National Arms Co. No. 2 derringers were produced with short 2 inch barrels between 1865 and 1870. Although iron frames were generally less common than brass frames, knowledgeable collectors account for only five short barrel examples known with brass frames. The top of the scarce, 2 inch barrel has the one line address with the serial number on the underside. The assembly number "BB26" is stamped on the left frame side under the grip and on the right grip panel. The inside of both grips are stamped "BB/26". It has the standard scroll engraving, full silver plating, and checkered walnut grips.

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original silver plating which shows an attractively aged patina with some scattered small patches of light flaking/pitting on the barrel and crisp engraving. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light dings and crisp checkering. It does not hold at full cock, otherwise mechanically fine.