This is a late 19th century Colt advertising broadside featuring Colt's derringers and their wide offering of ammunition. This piece is an excellent example of the period of transition from percussion firearms to the new metallic cartridges. The advertisement is double sided and is dated 1870, with the dated side featuring an extensive price list of ammunition offered by Colt, including percussion combustible envelope cartridges up to their new metallic cartridge offerings. The reverse side features two of Colt's derringers prominently. Interestingly, it is the Third Model "Thuer" derringer, and Colt's First Model or "National" derringer which are pictured, with a small notation indicating that the First Model is also offered with wood stocks (Second Model derringer). Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection

Very fine, with a few minor fold creases and some scattered mild staining. The images and text remain crisp overall with minimal fading. This rare Colt advertising broadside would be a fantastic addition to a Colt derringer collection!