1965 A. Uberti Maverick .45 Colt Over/Under Derringer – Pre-GCA, Color Case-Hardened Frame
The A. Uberti Maverick is an early, large-caliber derringer built for power in a pocket-sized package. This specific pistol stands out for its 1965 manufacture date, low four-digit serial, and pre-Gun Control Act import status—all factors that make it scarce and desirable to collectors seeking authentic 1960s Uberti craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent — Clean, mirror finish, sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches and small blemishes are visible on the blued surfaces, consistent with careful handling.
What’s Included
- Factory cardboard box with end-label stamped "MAVERICK ’45" and handwritten matching serial
This Maverick is Uberti’s early big-bore derringer, chambered in .45 Colt and built on a micro over/under steel frame that holds two shots in 3.25-inch barrels.
Produced in 1965, serial 1495 sits in the model’s first production year and predates the 1968 Gun Control Act import ban on pocket pistols, adding genuine scarcity and historical relevance.
The bone-charcoal color case-hardened frame pairs with deeply blued barrels, while Italian Gardone proof marks, the PSF smokeless stamp, boxed date code XXII, and the INTERCONTINENTAL ARMS INC import mark confirm its origin and U.S. entry.
A single-action external hammer operates a rotating firing pin that alternates barrels; fixed sights—a half-moon front blade and shallow rear groove—maintain the pistol’s slim profile.
Hand-fitted walnut grip panels round out the package, demonstrating Uberti’s attention to detail during this formative period of the company’s history.