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LOT 3161
First Style Remington-U.M.C. Over/Under Derringer
with Scarce Nickel Finish - Serial no. 268, 41 RF cal.,
3 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, smooth grips. Manufactured
c. 1911, the first year of Remington-U.M.C. production of these pistols. It is believed, that for only a short time at the beginning of production, that these pistols were serial numbered in sequential order without an “L” prefix, these being numbered approximately 1-3000. Most of the Remington-U.M.C.
production was finished blue, making
nickeled examples like this scarce. The
top barrel rib is marked “REMINGTON
ARMS--U.M.C.CO.ILION,N.Y.”, and the
serial number is marked on the bottom
of the barrel and left of the grip frame.
It is fitted with integral blade and notch
sights, extractor on the left, and
smooth grips.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains
95% plus of the original “frosted” nickel finish with
a few scattered patches of very light flaking. Some numbers/letters are scratched into the upper right
rear of the frame. The grips are also excellent showing
an attractive slightly aged color and some scattered
very light handling marks. The barrel release and
action are stiff, otherwise mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3162
Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol with Case - Serial no. 2126, 22 RF cal., 3 1/4 inch part round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. An invention of William H. Elliot, approximately 17,000 to 20,000 of these tiny pistols were manufactured between 1865 to 1888. The left side of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and inside the right grip are marked with the serial number “2126”. It has a brass cone front
sight and an integral rear sighting notch. Includes a hardwood case and twelve .22 RF cartridges.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 90% plus of the refinished blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina
and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fine with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The relined case is very fine with
minimal handling/storage evidence.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 500 - 750
LOT 3163
Collector’s Lot of Two Remington No. 2 Vest Pocket Derringer Pistols in .32 RF -A) Early Production Engraved Remington No. 2 Vest Pocket Pistol with Brass Frame - Serial no. 296, 32 RF cal.,
3 1/2 inch part round bbl., unknown finish, rosewood grips. The top of the barrel has the faint two-line Remington address and patent marking, and features a brass cone front and notched rear sight. The early production brass frame has floral scroll engraving on both sides. Equipped with a checkered hammer and fitted with smooth grips. CONDITION: Good, showing mostly a smooth grey patina on the iron and an attractive antique patina on the brass with slightly softened
engraving. The grips are also fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
B) Remington No. 2 Vest Pocket Pistol - Serial no. 2688, 32 RF cal., 3 1/2 inch part round bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. The top of the barrel has
the faint two-line Remington address and patent marking, and features a brass cone front and notched rear sight. Equipped with a checkered hammer and
fitted with smooth grips.
CONDITION: Fair, showing mostly an artificial smooth
grey patina with some scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fair with some mild wear and
handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 900 - 1,400
LOT 3164
Exceptionally Fine Factory Engraved Remington-Rider Magazine Pistol - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 1/8 inch part octagon bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in the 1870s and 1880s based on designs by Joseph Rider. Interestingly, more of these were engraved than were left plain. The design was clearly influenced by the popular Winchester rifles of the period and their predecessors. The Riders are among the earliest magazine
fed pistols. The pistol takes up basically the same amount of pocket space as Remington’s famous double derringer but allowed for five shots instead of two. This example has factory scroll and border engraving on the receiver and back strap as well as the standard sights and markings.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the “frosted” original nickel finish with some scattered patches of darker patina/light pitting and crisp engraving. The dark grips are fine with numerous light dings scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500