Deringer Williamson pistol - United States - 1866-1870

Deringer Williamson Pistol
UNITED STATES
1866-1870
Steel, wood, brass, nickel silver
Overall length: 13; Barrel length: 6.3 cm / 2.5 inches
Cal.: .41 short rimfire

Round barrel, rifled bore, marked "WILLIAMSON'S PAT. OCT. 2. 1866 NEW YORK" on the left side, serial numbered "3304" on the underside, engraved with an arrow on the top.
Half-moon shaped sight in nickel silver
Brass frame, chased with scrolling foliage, numbered "3304".
Pontet decorated in the same style.
Guilloché screw head.
Checkered walnut stock with a crow's beak shape.

Steel cartridge case known as a "last resort cartridge".

Model produced in 10,000 units.

Ref.: 7532

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