ANTIQUE - "Southerner" Derringer by Merrimack Arms, Serial Number 100, made 1867, 41RF

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MSRP: $1,500.00

Our Sale Price: $850.00

You Save: $650.00 (43 %)

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Item Number: MAC

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ALL ANTIQUE RIFLES SOLD AS-IS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FIRE AN ANTIQUE WEAPON WITHOUT CONSULTING A GUNSMITH. SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION AND DETAILS. These are sold as collectible antiques.

While cartridges, had been around a while before the Civil War, and the .41 caliber Moore Derringer - designed in 1861 - even saw some military carry, popularity of this combination surged immediately after the war.

After Moore developed the concept, but before Remington changed the market, Merrimack arms stepped into the fray.

The "Southerner" was designed for the recently re-opened "previously Confederate" market. It was a well built, compact, and surprisingly ergonomic turn-barrel pistol. Only 6,500 were made by Merrimack before production was taken over by Brown Manufacturing Co.

This example was well-used and well-carried. Most of the side barrel markings are unreadable. All we could read was "CK ARMS" and "-ASS" although parts of other letters are intact. The gun would have originally been marked "MERRIMACK ARMS & MANUFACTURING CO/NEWBURYPORT/MASS/PATENTED APRIL 9, 1867." The SOUTHERNER marking on the top of the barrel is still mostly crisp. The frame is brass and has been stamped on both sides with the initials "JM". Bore has some pitting, but rifling is still visible. We suspect there is some gunk on the sear as well, as the hammer only locks back sometimes.

While condition is only "Antique Good", most of these show considerable wear, indicating a lot of carry. However, this may be the lowest serialed example found in decades with an SN of 100.

OAL: 5 inches

Barrel: 2.5 inch iron barrel
Frame: Brass
Cal: 41RF

Overall condition as seen in photos.

WARNING: We will not ship antique cartridge arms directly to Canada, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Massachusets, Rhode Island, Ohio, Delaware or New Jersey, Illinois, Washington State, Michigan or Maryland. We will ship to New York with the exception of ; New York City; Bronx, Kings, Staten Island, Manhattan, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Long Island. We will ship to California with the exceptions of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Berkeley, Tiburon, Carson, Sacramento, Oakland, Orange County, Marin County, Loyo County, Contra Costa County, Ventura County, or Napa County, except to an FFL dealer.

We will send to FFL holders in any of the listed states and regions except New Jersey.

All antiques sold as-is, no refunds or returns. Additional photos can be requested for questions of markings, condition, or to answer any other questions. Information provided is based on our best research. Do not fire any antique weapon without having that weapon inspected by a licensed gunsmith. Other questions can be answered by calling 205-533-8595. PLEASE INSURE ALL ITEMS AS THEY ARE IRREPLACEABLE AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED OR REPLACED.

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