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Impressive Presentation Case Inscribed .41 Caliber Remington Vest Pocket Pistol
LOT 73
Extraordinarily Rare Cased Presentation Remington Vest Pocket Pistol - Serial no. 4673, 41 RF cal., 4 inch half octagon bbl.,
blue finish, rosewood grips. This exceptional Remington Vest Pocket Pistol (a.k.a. “Saw Handle Deringer”) was manufactured c. 1874. The
pistol has a mahogany presentation case with
a circular plate in the lid inscribed “LONDON SCOTTISH GOLF CLUB/WON BY/1874/AUTUMN MEETING”. The case is lined with red felt and
has five compartments which contain: (1) brass cleaning rod, (2) screwdriver with ebony handle, (3) pewter oil bottle with a “C&J.W/HAWKSLEY” cartouche on the base and (4) wooden cartridge block that contains 12 .41 rimfire cartridges. A London Armory/James Kerr & Co. trade label
is attached to the inside of the case lid. The pistol has a high polish blue finish on the barrel and receiver with fiery niter blue hammer, breechblock, trigger and screws. The pistol
has “piano finished” highly figured two-piece rosewood grips. The part-round, part-octagon barrel has a brass pin front sight. The top flat is roll stamped “REMINGTON’S ILION.N.Y./PATd OCT. 1. 1861 NOV. 15. 1861.” The serial number, “4673”,
is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The upper left barrel flat is engraved “JA s KERR & Co” in one line. The top right flat is engraved “54, KING WILLIAM St. E.C.”. London “Crown/GP”, and “Crown/V” inspection and proofmarks are stamped on the left barrel flat.
CONDITION: Excellent. The pistol retains more than 95% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. There are several very minor spots on the sides of the frame where the finish has flaked. The finish on the back strap and grip strap has thinned slightly. Nearly all of the
niter blue finish is present on the hammer, breechblock, trigger and screws. The grips are perfect with all of the “piano” varnish intact. The Remington and Kerr markings are crisp. The case exterior is excellent with minimal wear. The felt lining is excellent and the Kerr trade label is bright with no edge wear. The cleaning rod, screw-driver and oil bottle are all excellent. The copper cartridges are patined and may
be original to the casing. This is the most rare and unique cased presentation example of a Remington Vest Pocket Pistol that we have ever offered at auction!
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
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