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LOT 3514
Extremely Rare Stevens .41 Caliber Tip Up Derringer Pistol Serial Number 74 - Serial no. 74, 41 RF cal., 4 inch part octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut grips. This Stevens .41 caliber pistol is less than 100 estimated to have been manufactured in 1875 and few are known to still exist. This example is marked with the two-line Stevens address and 1864 patent marking on the top of the barrel and has “74” on the left side of the barrel and grip frame and penciled on the underside of the smooth bird’s head grips. It has a round German silver blade front sight. The barrel is blued. The frame is nickel plated and the trigger and hammer are nitre blued. It is interesting that Stevens produced so few .41 rimfire derringers given how popular the cartridge was with other companies including Colt and Remington. CONDITION: Fine with 98% of the original nickel plating remaining on the frame while 30% plus of the original blue and niter blue finish remain on the other components. There is some light oxidation and pitting on the round section of the barrel and scattered scratches throughout. One of the frame screws (trigger) is a replacement. The grips are very good with multiple mild scraps, dings and extensive handling wear. The action functions perfectly and the markings are mostly crisp. This is an extraordinary find and is one of the rarest of all Stevens’ firearms. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3516
Rare Marlin “Nevermiss” Single Shot .32
Derringer - Serial no. 231, 32 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. One
of approximately 2,600 manufactured from 1870
to 1881. The three-line J.M. Marlin address and patent dates is on
the right of the barrel and “NEVERMISS” is on top. The serial number
is marked on the bottom of the barrel twice, the left of the grip frame, and
inside the left grip. It is fitted with a blade front sight and smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish and strong traces of the original silver plating in sheltered areas with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina or attractive antique brass. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3517
Collector’s Lot of Two Antique Marlin O.K.
Model Derringers -A) Marlin O.K. Model
Derringer with Scarce Square Butt - Serial no. 2308, 22 RF cal.,
2 11/16 inch part octagon bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured from 1863 to 1870, approximately 6,000 total were made, with few being
of the square butt variety like this early production example. The top barrel flat is marked
“O.K” and the serial number is on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and inside the right grip.
It is fitted with a blade front sight and smooth
rosewood grips.
CONDITION: Very good, the barrel retains traces of
original blue finish with a mostly a smooth grey
patina on the balance and some very light pin point pitting. The brass
has a smooth patina. The grips are good with a couple missing chips
and a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. B) Marlin O.K.
Model Derringer - Serial no. 1708, 22 RF cal., 2 11/16 inch part octagon bbl.,
blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured between 1863 and 1870. Silver blade
front sight on barrel marked “O.K” on the top flat and two line address on the right. Fitted
with bird head rosewood grips. The serial number is on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the
barrel, and inside the left grip.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue and silver finishes with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina or attractive antique brass. The grips are fine with a dark spot and minor chip on the left and otherwise scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,700
LOT 3518
Collector’s Lot of Two Scarce Antique
Marlin Derringers -A) Marling O.K. Model Square Butt
Derringer - Serial no. 1284, 30 RF cal., 3 1/8 inch part round bbl.,
blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Approximately 6,000 of these Marlin O.K.
Model derringers were manufactured from 1863 to 1870, with few known examples
having a square butt grip frame like this example has. The top barrel flat is marked “O.K”
and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel, left of the grip frame. Fitted
with blade front and hammer notch rear sights, as
well as a pair of smooth rosewood grips.
CONDITION: Very good, showing mostly a smooth
grey patina on the iron with a few scattered patches
of light pitting and an attractive antique patina on the brass. The grips
are also very good with minor chips absent at the top of both panels, a
couple hairline cracks, and otherwise light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
B) Marlin First Model Derringer - Serial no. 7038, 22 RF cal., 2 1/8 inch part round bbl.,
blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured from 1863 to 1867. Two line New Haven
barrel address on a barrel correctly manufactured without sights. Fitted with smooth bird
head grips.
CONDITION: Good, the iron showing mostly a smooth grey patina with some scattered patches of light pitting and an attractive antique patina on the brass. The grips are also good with a small gap between the grip and frame on the right and otherwise minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
Collector’s Fact
One of less than 100 Stevens .41 caliber pistols manufactured in 1875.
LOT 3515
Very Fine Scarce C. H.
Ballard & Co. Single Shot .41
Caliber Derringer Pistol - Serial no. 183, 41 RF cal., 2
13/16 inch part octagon bbl., nickel/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured circa 1870, with production numbers
estimated at only a few thousand. The early production brass
frame is not engraved unlike most examples. The top of the barrel
is marked “BALLARD’S” and the left side of the barrel is marked with
the three-line C. H. Ballard & Co. address and patent marking. It is fitted
with a blade front sight and a pair of smooth walnut grips. The serial number, “183”,
is marked on the top of the frame and the bottom of the barrel where they meet, the
right side of the grip frame, and on the inside of each grip.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original nickel finish, the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, 70% of the original silver finish with the balance showing an attractive antique brass, and vibrant case colors on the hammer. The grips are very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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