(C) U.S. SMALL ARMS COMPANY DEFENDER COMBINATION KNIFE PISTOL

(C) U.S. SMALL ARMS COMPANY DEFENDER COMBINATION KNIFE PISTOL Developed by L.L. Rogers of Boston circa 1916 and produced by the U.S. Small Arms Co. circa 1920s. German silver construction with a swiveling steel barrel. There are 2 folding blades measuring approximately 1 - 1/4" and 1 - 5/8". The larger blade has the rare early "DEFENDER" and "PATENT / APL'D FOR" markings. These early knife pistols marked as such are listed on the Curio and Relics list as exempt from the provisions of the National Firearms Act. CONDITION: Good. German silver cleaned bright with some handling marks, and a few deep, intentionally applied decorative grooves. Blade have been sharpened. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 7/8" Caliber/Bore .22 Short FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer U.S. Small Arms Company Model Defender Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 7/8", Caliber/Bore, .22 Short, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, U.S. Small Arms Company, Model, Defender, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:$400

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