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Lot #118

Lot 117: Engraved Gilt E. Remington & Sons Elliot Derringer Pepperbox

Exceptional Nimschke Engraved and Silver and Gold E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Pearl Grips and Desirable "Pipe" Casing

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 117: Engraved Gilt E. Remington & Sons Elliot Derringer Pepperbox

Exceptional Nimschke Engraved and Silver and Gold E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Pearl Grips and Desirable "Pipe" Casing

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Nimschke Engraved and Silver and Gold E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Pearl Grips and Desirable "Pipe" Casing

Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: Elliot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: silver/gold
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 2450
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 134
Class: Antique
Description:

Remington manufactured these distinctive multi-shot pistols from the mid-1860s through around 1888. They were advertised in 1866 as "Repeating Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 22 Cartridge" and "Repeating Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 32 Cartridge." The former is often referred to as the No. 1 size and the latter as the No. 2 size. This extraordinary No. 1 example pistol was featured on the cover of the 2nd Quarter 2015 issue of "The Remington Collector's Journal" and features beautiful engraving likely executed by well-known New York Master Engraver L.D. Nimschke who did engraving for Remington as an outside contractor. In addition to the scroll , line and dot, gadroon, and "Nimschke star" patterns, the pistol was also plated in silver and gold washed and is fitted with pearl grips. It comes in a fitted "pipe" case. A similar case with another likely Nimschke engraved "Pocket Repeater" is featured on page 181 of "The Guns of Remington" by Madaus. Provenance: The Herb Glass Jr. Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine with crisp engraving, the vast majority of the original silver remaining and displaying attractive aged patina, most of the original gold wash remaining on the frame aside from the grip straps, and generally minor age and handling related wear. The grips are also very fine and have attractive natural colors and minor handling wear. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with moderate wear including staining from contact on the lining.



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