Gun Recognition
Can anyone help me figure out what this is? The who, what, when, where, & value would be so appreciative. The reading on the barrel appears to say: I know it's a really old J. Stevens but that's about it of course anyone that can read could figure that out haha. Thanks anyone!
J. Stevens & Co. Chicopee Falls, MASS. PAT STRT 1884 (can't see the date very well)
J. Stevens & Co. Chicopee Falls, MASS. PAT STRT 1884 (can't see the date very well)
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This was just given to me as a gift and I probably won't sell this but the previous owner nor I know what it is. Could anyone shed some light as so what this is? There is only 1 marking I see on the entire thing and it appears to be a serial number. It looks an awful lot like a Stevens but I see no markings to indicate such. Thanks
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It looks to me like a copy of a Colt Third Model derringer, possibly Belgian. Are there any markings on the barrel? 0 -
It does look alike in many ways but there are also lots of differences from the picture you posted and the one I did. I can see absolutely 0 markings anywhere except the serial number. The barrel on this one looks longer from the point the receiver ends. It sure is a tiny little thing. Thanks so much for your help! Happy Holidays! 0 -
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It does look alike in many ways but there are also lots of differences from the picture you posted and the one I did. I can see absolutely 0 markings anywhere except the serial number. The barrel on this one looks longer from the point the receiver ends. It sure is a tiny little thing. Thanks so much for your help! Happy Holidays!
You will usually see differences between authentic firearms and "knockoffs" as a way to circumvent patent infringement claims. The Belgians were notorious for copying desirable American firearms.
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this is an "Eclipse" single shot derringer 100% american made by johnson & bye gunsmith (later known as iver johnson's arms & cycle works.
ECLIPSE SINGLE SHOT CARTRIDGE DERRINGER
1871-1899
Spur trigger; Center mounted hammer; Browned barrel' nickel frame; Calibers .22 small frame, .32, & .38 rimfire large frame; 2 13/16 inch part round part octagon barrel swings to side for loading; Barrel length on the .22 rimfire model is 2 inches and frame is smaller; larger calibers: weight 6 ounces, height 2 7/16 inches, frame length 3 5/8 inches, overall length 5 ? inches; Smooth bore; Grips were wood, hard rubber and mother of pearl. This pistol will also be found marked "STAR VEST POCKET" normally it will have a blue barrel and nickel plated frame
VALUE: 100%=$325 60%=$250
Add 25% for the "Star" Marked Model
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WOWWWW Thank you so much!!!!!!!! 0
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