.22RF Short. 3.25” octagonal barrel. SN: 273. Blued barrel, silver plated brass frame, color casehardened hammer and trigger, smooth rosewood grips. Unmarked externally, serial number “273” on left of frame under grip and in left grip. Simple pivoting barrel single shot, single action, spur trigger derringer with a hammer spur notch rear sight and a brass blade front sight. Some 4,100 of these single shot derringers were produced circa 1865-1867, with engraved and fancy gripped examples being extremely scarce. Includes a period brown leather flap holster with a 1.5” belt loop on the rear and an ivory closure button. Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Gardnerville, NV. It can also be delivered to the Annex Auctions facility for pick up in Sacramento for $25 or shipped via FedEx or USPS within the continental U.S. for $85. All shipments include Direct Signature Required and full replacement value insurance at a rate of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless the buyer accepts full liability in writing. Combined lot shipping is typically discounted. Excellent. Barrel with most of the bright blue intact, showing some minor thinning and fading, as well as some minor high edge wear. Frame with most of the deeply tarnished silver plating remaining. Mechanically functional action. Bore very good and partly bright, with scattered oxidation and light pitting, retaining crisp rifling. Grips with some minor wear and light marks, retaining much of their finish. Holster with moderate wear, scuffing and some surface finish loss. Otherwise, pliable with solid stitching and remaining serviceable.