A RARE .32 (RIMFIRE) WILLIAM MARSTON THREE BARRELLED DERRINGER, CIRCA 1865, serial no. 1634, with

A RARE .32 (RIMFIRE) WILLIAM MARSTON THREE BARRELLED DERRINGER, CIRCA 1865, serial no. 1634, with 3in. superposed tipping downwards to load barrels decorated with large panels of foliate engraving at both breech and muzzle, brass frame extensively covered with foliate scroll engraving, and stamped 'WM. W. MARSTON / PATENTED / MAY 26 1857 / NEW YORK CITY / IMPROVED 1864', firing indicator on the left-side of frame, sheath trigger, with two piece rosewood grips, squared butt. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament