Scarce Allen & Wheelock centre hammer 32 rimfire Derringer

This is a scarce Allen & Wheelock 32 rimfire centre hammer derringer in obsolete calibre and in NRA very good condition. This side opening single shot pistol was manufactured in the early 1860's and the quantity manufactured has been estimated by Flaydermann as between 500 and 1000. To find one in such good condition is unusual.
The pistol has excellent walnut grips exhibiting original varnish and has the makers name stamped on the side of the receiver. Mechanically perfect the pistol can be opened on the half cock.
A really nice representative example of an early Allen & Wheelock centre hammer derringer.

Code: 50438