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Another estate sale find. Here are Italian made kits for the peanut size derringer. Years ago these were sold by Dixie gunworks and were somewhat expensive for the time. I assembled one then because they were the only kit that actually matched Derringers originals as to size and lines. Unlike the CVA and Jukars.
One kit is complete except for a few tiny brass woodscrews for the inlays. The other kit is missing the rear sight, which is just a flat piece of brass, and the lockbolt and tang screw which can easily be duplicated from the complete kit.
Both barrels are 45cal rifled and bear the date proof code AS which is 1987. The locks are nice quality and properly hardened but can stand a bit of polishing. The stocks are walnut and well and closely inlet. Very little work has been started only a couple of inlays set in. With a little work and attention to detail you will have a pair of very functional peanut size derringers. For a current comparison these are the same lines and size as the Pedersoli Derringers.
For reference I would place these one or two steps above a beginner skill level.
I am asking $275 for both kits plus $10 for Priority Mail.
One kit is complete except for a few tiny brass woodscrews for the inlays. The other kit is missing the rear sight, which is just a flat piece of brass, and the lockbolt and tang screw which can easily be duplicated from the complete kit.
Both barrels are 45cal rifled and bear the date proof code AS which is 1987. The locks are nice quality and properly hardened but can stand a bit of polishing. The stocks are walnut and well and closely inlet. Very little work has been started only a couple of inlays set in. With a little work and attention to detail you will have a pair of very functional peanut size derringers. For a current comparison these are the same lines and size as the Pedersoli Derringers.
For reference I would place these one or two steps above a beginner skill level.
I am asking $275 for both kits plus $10 for Priority Mail.
