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  • Auction Catalog #1033
  • Lot #4157
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Lot 4157: Four American Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2019

Lot 4157: Four American Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Scarce Remington Type I Early Production Over/Under Derringer

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: O/U Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 597
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

One of only 2,000 or less manufactured c. 1866.

B) Colt Third Model "Thuer" Derringer with Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 597
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Manufactured in 1875-1912. Includes a very good modern Colt branded leather holster with minor wear.

C) Brown Southerner Derringer

Manufacturer: Brown Manufacturing Co
Model: Southerner
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 597
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured c.1866-1873.

D) Remington .22 Vest Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Vest Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part round
Finish: unknown
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 597
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 290
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1865-1888. Comes with a framed display board with a tiny die and an 1856 dated silver coin.

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