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The serial numbers are marked on the left side of the grip frames along with “E” prefixes and suffixes, on the bottom of the barrels, and hand marked in ink inside each of the right grip panels. They are both fitted with blade front sights and smooth grips. The pair is housed in an included brown leather wrapped case that has a lightly tooled diamond pattern throughout and is lined with black silk and velvet. This pair of derringers are pictured in "Colt Engraving" by R.L. Wilson on page 266 as well as in Volume No. 53 of the American Society of Arms Collectors bulletin from October 1985, where they are featured in an article about Colt derringers by George S. Lewis.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% of the original nickel finish with only the slightest scattered specks of flaking visible, mostly near the barrel marking and a few areas of engraving. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case
is very fine with some scattered light handling/storage marks. B) Factory Engraved Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer - Serial no. E26084E, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% of the original nickel finish with some scattered light handling marks and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. One could search a very long time to find a better consecutively serialized pair of factory engraved Colt Third Model derringers, and even then, you may not find a finer set!
Provenance: The William Edmunds Collection; The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 55,000 - 75,000
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