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Lot 242: Two Colt Third Model Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Lot 242: Two Colt Third Model Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Third Model Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1331
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1870-1912.

B) Colt Third Model Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1331
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Manufactured 1870-1912. Detached hammer included, hammer mainspring absent.

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