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LOT 149
Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol with Scarce Blue Finish and Pearl Side Panels - Serial no. 4837, 32 XSRF cal., 1 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in the 1890s, without the typical floral pattern accents on the barrel and frame,
this example shows a very scarce
blue finish. Produced without
sights, with the model and patent
markings on the frame and the Chicago
Firearms address on the side plate. The frame, side plate and turret cylinder are numbered to match. It is fitted with rare smooth pearl panels on the side plate and frame and a checkered hard rubber palm pad.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered very light surface pitting. The pearl scales are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks and the palm pad is very fine with some light fading and crisp checkering. Mechanically needs parts to function, firing pin assembly removed.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 150
Attractive Factory Engraved
Colt No. 3 Derringer with
Factory Checkered Grips -
Serial no. 5058, 41 cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, antique ivory grips. These pistols are
based on F.A. Thuer’s patent from July 12, 1870. The model was
manufactured c. 1872-1912, Colt called them their “New Patent Deringer
Pistols” in early advertisements. This example shows a high level of factory embellishment, including near full coverage floral scroll engraving and a
pair of factory checkered antique ivory grips. Matching serial numbers are on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and hand marked inside each grip. It has the earlier pattern short, high hammer, a blade front sight, the “COLT” marking on top
of the barrel in italics.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains
85% of the original nickel finish
with some light edge/high spot
wear showing an attractively
aged brass, some scattered light
handling marks, and a few light flakes on the grip straps. The grips are fine with mild wear and a few minor chips absent from the butts. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 151
Documented Factory Engraved
Colt Open Top Pocket Spur
Trigger Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
90267, 22 RF cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1875. The top of the
barrel has the two-line Hartford address flanked by Maltese
crosses, and the left side of the frame is marked “22 CAL”. Scroll
and punch dot engraving is featured on the frame sides, a
geometric pattern engraved on the back strap, and wavy lines
and dots on the barrel. The cylinder features scroll and punch-
dot engraving and was originally gold washed. It is fitted with a
pair of smooth antique ivory grips. The included factory letters
confirms the current configuration, including the grips and gold
washed cylinder, as well as shipment to Hartley & Graham in
New York on 3 October 1888.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% of the original nickel finish with
the balance mostly a smooth grey patina and some light pitting.
The cylinder shows a grey patina with light pitting. The grips are
very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. The barrel latch and fit of barrel is loose, otherwise mechanically fine.
158 Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 152
Manufacture Francaise d’Armes & Cycles
de St. Etienne Gaulois No. 1 Palm Squeezer
Pistol with Coin Purse Holster - Serial no.
17340, 8 mm cal., 2 1/8 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, hard rubber grips.
“Manufrance” manufactured these distinctive
“squeezer” pistols c. 1893-1912. These pistols
were initially called the Mitrailleuse (from
“Grapeshot”) from 1893 to approximately
1895 before being re-branded as the Le
Gaulois (native people of France as in the
Gauls). This Gaulois has the manufacturer
mark on the rear of the frame at the top, “Cal.”
and “8m/m” at the front, the Manufrance
logo along with “GAULOIS” on the barrel, and
“No./1” on the dust cover. The
left side of the action has the
three position selector switch.
Matching serial numbers are on
the barrel, frame, and side plate.
The trigger mechanism has checkered hard rubber
pad. The barrel has a round post front sight, and the dust cover and front of the frame are serrated. It comes with black leather coin purse style holster.
CONDITION: Excellent with 90% plus original blue and casehardened finish remaining, minor spotting, and light handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine. The holster is fine with mild rub wear.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 153
Excellent Antique Early Production E.
Remington & Sons Over/Under Derringer -
Serial no. 795, 41 cal., 3 inch solid rib bbl., nickel
finish, rosewood grips. Remington’s classic over/
under derringers, aka the “Double Derringer”
or “Model 95,” are undoubtedly among the
most iconic pocket pistols of the American
West. The design was patented by Dr. William H. Elliot. This early variation
was manufactured from 1870 to 1888. It is marked with the two-line “E.
REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y./ELLIOT’S PATENT DECEMBER 12TH 1865”
marking on the rib and has an extractor fitted to the left side. Overall finish is
nickel, with niter blue small parts and a pair of smooth rosewood grips. Matching numbers are
present on the underside of the barrel and left side of the frame beneath the grip.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original nickel finish, showing a few areas of flaking and
bubbling, minor edge wear, and scattered light scratches and handling marks. Strong niter blue
is present on the protected areas of the hammer, with the other small components having turned a
mixed brown patina. The hinges are solid, with minimal play in the barrels. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 154
Scarce and Desirable Tribuzio Squeeze
Palm Pistol - Serial no. 079, 7.65 mm cal.,
2 inch part octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, metal grips. Invented in
1890 by Catell Tribuzio of Turin, Italy, this is a very fine example of one of
the more interesting late 19th century palm pistols. It has a top-loaded
internal magazine and a telescoping ring trigger assembly that collapses
into itself as a safety. The pistol starts with the bolt open and when
the middle-finger actuates the ring trigger it
chambers a round from the fixed magazine
and then fires when fully squeezed. The
expended casing is extracted on release. It is
manufactured without sights. “079” is marked
on the left barrel flat along with “4” and “41”
on the ring trigger.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish and 90% plus of the original nickel with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500