(A) UNWIN & RODGERS NON-XLL SELF-PROTECTOR RIMFIRE SWITCHBLADE KNIFE PISTOL.

(A) UNWIN & RODGERS NON-XLL SELF-PROTECTOR RIMFIRE SWITCHBLADE KNIFE PISTOL. Circa 1870. Slab sided German silver barrel with steel breech. Barrel is Birmingham proofed and marker marked "UNWIN & RODGERS / PATENTEES SHEFFIELD" on the left. Right side has the bolt "NON*XLL" trademark. 2-piece brass backed checkered horn scales with ribbed German silver bolster and German silver body panels including a cap box compartment in the butt. The main 3 - 1/8" spearpoint switchblade springs out by depressing a German silver button on the left grip scale. There is also a sliding safety for the knife. There are still faint traces of the "SELF / PROTECTOR" blade etching. The second, manually operated clip point blade measures approximately 3 - 1/4". Both blades have "NON-XLL / UNWIN / RODGERS / PATENT" stamped on the ricasso. CONDITION: Very Good. German silver has scattered nicks and handling marks. Breech and hammer have faded to a plum patina. Blades have a salt and pepper patina. Grips have some handling wear and a few small splits. Action mechanics are fine. Blade spring is somewhat weak.Name Value Barrel Length 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .25 RF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Unwin & Rodgers Model Non XLL Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 3 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, .25 RF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Unwin & Rodgers, Model, Non XLL, Serial Number, NSN

Estimation:1.085,06€

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