Offered here is a Remington Type I, late production (aka Model No, 2) derringer manufactured in 1868 and featuring a factory engraving. A broad scroll engraving appears on both sides of the top barrel at the breech, on the sides of the frame and on the back strap. The rib has the two-line Remington address/Elliot's patent dates marking. The derringer has an extractor. The small parts are niter blue, and the barrels and frame are plated in nickel. The barrels and both grip panels are numbered to the gun. Designed by William Elliot, the Remington Over/Under Derringer remained on the market for nearly 70 years and has become one of the best know of all the American type derringers.

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original nickel finish with small patch of pitting on the front grip strap. 90% bright original niter blue remains on the small components. The engraving is crisp. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Collection of Tom Warren Lewis, Property of a Gentleman