This pair of Colt Derringers have English proofmarks on the bottom of the barrels and come in a hardwood case with English fitted interior and Colt's Pall Mall retail label. This model was manufactured from 1870 to 1912. This pair is the standard model style but has the high hammer from the early variations. They have matching English style engraving, but their serial numbers are fairly far apart suggesting the engraving was done later. The grips are numbered to the guns. The top of the case lid has deeply carved intertwined "JAJ/ HM80 Regt." markings with painted highlighting. Another lighter "808 Regt" marking is below the case plaque without highlighting, and there are some smaller, lightly carved letters up top. The 80th Regiment of Foot was active in Southeast Asia and South Africa in the late 19th century. They fought in the Perak War and Anglo-Zulu War before becoming the South Staffordshire Volunteer Regiment on July 1, 1881, after returning to the British Isles.

Very Good. An even grey patina remains on the barrel. There is also light pitting. The frame has an even aged patina and crisp engraving. The grips are also very good with mild edge and handling wear. The action is mechanically fine, and the markings are crisp.

See A.

Very good. The barrel has 20% original blue with the balance an even gray patina and some minor spotting, and the brass has a smooth attractively aged patina. The grips are also very good with a few dings and minor handling marks. The action is mechanically fine, but the mainspring is stiff. The engraving and markings are crisp. The case is very good with period added carving on the lid (see above) and has mild storage wear.