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LOT 1111
Outstanding E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 1 Derringer Pepperbox Pistol with Scarce Original Box as Pictured in “The Derringer in American Vol. II” by Eberhart and Wilson - Serial no. 6203, 22 RF cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Remington manufactured these distinctive multi-shot pistols from the mid-1860s through around 1888. They were advertised in 1866 as “Repeating Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 22 Cartridge” and “Repeating Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 32 Cartridge.”The former is often referred to as the No. 1 size and the latter as the No. 2 size. This extraordinary No. 1 size example is pictured on p. 153 of “The erringer in America Vol. II” by Eberhart and Wilson where it is listed by serial number and pictured with the original box which is included with it now. The book incorrectly lists the frame as nickel plated instead of silver. The top of the barrel group has the standard two-line Remington address and Elliot’s patent marking. The matching serial number is marked on the inside of the frame and bottom of the barrel group. It is fitted with bead front and notch rear sights as well as a pair of smooth rosewood grips. Includes the original box with correct Remington label on the bottom which is faintly hand numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish and 95% of the original silver plating which shows an attractively aged patina, with some light edge wear, a patch of grey patina on the butt, and some scattered very light flaking. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and nearly all of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The box is good with some moderate handling/storage wear. Provenance: The L.D. Eberhart Collection, The Herb Glass Jr. Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1112
Remington No. 3 Vest Pocket “Saw Handle” Derringer Pistol - Serial no. 1660, 41 RF cal., 4 inch part round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. One of approximately 14,000 manufactured c. 1865-1888 and often referred to as the “Saw
Handle Derringer”, pocket pistols such as these grew in popularity as quickly as the late 19th century urban centers of North America and Europe. They were highly valued as a hidden last defense against widespread crime, particularly muggings.
Often being carried in a pocket, these pistols are rarely seen in high condition like this example. The standard two-line address and patent dates is marked on the top barrel flat. The matching serial number is marked on the left of the grip frame and on the bottom of
the barrel. It is fitted with a brass post front sight and a pair of smooth walnut grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% of the period refinished blue and bright nitre blue with a few scattered patches of light spotting, most
noticeably on the sides of the breech block, and some light edge wear. The re-oiled grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DERINGER IN AMERICA, VOL. II BY EBERHART & WILSON
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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