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LOT 3152
Scarce and Fine Remington Elliot’s Patent Single Shot Vest Pocket Derringer - Serial no. 5927, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, rosewood grips. One of likely less than 10,000 estimated to
have been manufactured between 1867 and 1888. The serial
number is found on the underside of the barrel and frame and is hand marked on the inside of both grip panels. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% of the original blue finish with the balance
a mix of brown and grey patina. The grips are also fine with some scattered light handling marks and varnish flaking. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3153
Very Scarce Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot
Derringer with British Proofs - Serial no. 50, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch part round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured 1871-1890, it is estimated that less than 1,000 of these rare derringers were produced. Three British proofs are on the right
of the frame and barrel.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered patches of light flaking, mostly near edges. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3154
Scarce Frank Wesson Large Frame Superposed Pistol with Desirable Sliding Dagger - Serial no. 753, 41 RF cal., 3 inch fluted
bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Three sizes of this model were manufactured in 1868-1880, with about 2,000 of these large frame
examples produced. This example is a third type of the large frame variation and has the one line address and patent marking on the
left side of each barrel and long flutes between the barrels. The matching serial number is on the left of the frame and stamped
inside each grip panel. It is fitted with a sliding 1 3/4 inch dagger bayonet in the center.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original nickel finish
near the muzzles of the barrels, the balance a smooth grey patina with scattered light pitting, and the frame showing an attractively aged brass. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks
and a light chip at the top of the right panel. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3155
Very Fine Wm. M. Marston Three-Barrel .32 Derringer - Serial no.
1902, 32 RF cal., 3 inch fluted cluster bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured in 1864-1872, only about 3,300 of these unique, three-
barreled pocket pistols were produced. Compared to many multi-barrel pocket pistols of the period, these Marston pistols showed a technological
advantage with their firing indicator located on the right side of the frame. “KM 633” Moldenauer Collection inventory number is painted on the butt. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the
brass frame having an attractively aged patina and some scattered light handling marks. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light
handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Moldenauer Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
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LOT 3150
Very Fine Remington Elliot’s Patent Over/Under Derringer - Serial no. 52, 41 RF cal., 3 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured c. 1888-1911. The serial number “52” is marked on the frame under the left grip, on the bottom of the lower barrel, and very faintly inside the right grip panel. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% of the original nickel finish with some scattered light speckling/flaking, primarily on the frame and grip straps, showing mostly a smooth grey patina beneath. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered hairline age cracks, some scattered light handling marks, and attractively aged tone. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3151
Scarce Reid .32 Caliber My Friend Knuckle Duster Revolver - Serial no. 13102, 32 RF cal., 1 5/8 inch cylinder bbl., silver/nickel finish, metal grips. Manufactured from 1870 to 1882 with a total production of about 2,900 brass frame models. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, the cylinder pin has the partial number “02”and rear cylinder face is marked
with the number “2”.
CONDITION: Very fine. The cylinder retains 60% nickel finish with an area that has flaked and shows fine pitting and gray patina. The frame retains 90% of the original silver with the exposed areas having an aged patina. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500