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Lot #2132

Lot 2131: Three American Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2131: Three American Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Jacob Rupertus Derringer

Manufacturer: Rupertus Jacob
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 689
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
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.

Description:

Manufactured in the 1870s and 1880s.

B) Hopkins & Allen XL Derringer

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 689
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
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.

Description:

Manufactured in the 1870s.

C) Colt Third Model "Thuer" Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 689
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

Description:

Manufactured in 1875-1912.

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