A .32 Tipping & Lawden Sharps' Patent Four-Shot Rim-Fire Deringer
No. 3370, Circa 1870
With fluted barrels (fore-sight missing) sliding forward for loading, sprung release-button beneath, silvered brass action and butt (some loss of silvering), the former stamped 'Tipping & Lawden. Sharps' Patent' in a circle on one side, rotating hammer-nose, spur trigger, rounded floral gutta-percha grips, and retaining much original silvering, Birmingham proof marks
7.5 cm. barrels
Sold for
£525
inc. premium
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Arms and Armour
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