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Moore .41 caliber rimfire derringer, standard factory engraved with brass frame, serial #966. The

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Moore .41 caliber rimfire derringer, standard  factory engraved with brass frame, serial #966.  The
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Moore .41 caliber rimfire derringer, standard factory engraved with brass frame, serial #966. The barrel shows a grey to brown patina finish, light to heavy scattered pitting and erosion. The frame shows a dark honey color patina. The hammer shows considerable case hardening. The barrel address and patent dates are light but legible under magnification. The release button is an old well-made replacement by a qualified gunsmith. The sheet metal extractor is missing. The bore is somewhat rough. The gun is fair to good overall. One of the key early Western frontier derringers. Est: $500 - $1,000