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Lot 1405: Pairof Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringers Serial Nu

Pairof Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringers Serial Numbers 44247, 44227

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1405: Pairof Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringers Serial Nu

Pairof Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringers Serial Numbers 44247, 44227

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Nickel finish with niter blue screws, casehardened hammer and trigger and varnished walnut grips. Half-moon front sight, with "-COLT-" marked in large italicized letters on top of the barrel and "41 CAL" on the left side of the frame below the breech end of the barrel. Serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip, with both grips numbered to the gun..

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The derringer retains 95% plus original nickel finish with some scattered minor flaking and fine surface scratches, with some scattered exposed brass on the edges. The hammer and trigger retain 70% original case colors with some minor spotting on the hammer. The grips are fine with some flaking of the crazed varnish



B) Colt Third Model (Thuer) .41 Caliber Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The derringer retains 95% original nickel finish with some loss on the barrel and on the edges, with fine surface scratches and limited minor spotting. The hammer and trigger retain flashes of original case colors. The grips are very fine with most of the varnish remaining and some minor handling marks. There is a hairline crack on the hammer spur, otherwise action is fine.



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