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LOT 1127
Scarce 2 Inch Barrel, Silver Plated Engraved National Arms Company No.
2 Brass Frame Derringer - Serial no. 5626, 41 RF cal., 2 inch irregular bbl., silver finish, walnut grips. Only 200 National Arms Co. No. 2 derringers were produced with short 2 inch barrels between 1865 and 1870. Although iron frames were generally less common than brass frames, knowledgeable collectors account for only five short barrel examples known with brass frames. The top of the scarce,
2 inch barrel has the one line address with the serial number on the underside. The assembly number “BB26” is stamped on the left frame side under the grip and on the right grip panel. The inside of both grips are stamped “BB/26”. It has the standard scroll engraving, full silver plating, and checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original silver plating which shows an attractively aged patina with some scattered small patches of light flaking/ pitting on the barrel and crisp engraving. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light dings and crisp checkering. It does not hold at full cock, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
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LOT 1126
Very Fine Documented Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Spur Trigger
Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 78577, 22 RF cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1875, the
top of the barrel is marked with the standard Colt two-line address flanked by Maltese crosses while the left of the frame is marked “22 CAL”. The frame,
barrel, and cylinder have flourishes of factory floral scroll engraving. The serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and in pencil on the inside of each of the smooth antique ivory grips (very faint inside right grip). The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, including the grips and engraving, as well as shipment to B. Kittredge & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio on 1 December 1875.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish with a few spots of minor flaking/edge wear and some light flash pitting near the front of the cylinder and breech of the barrel. The grips are also very fine with an attractively aged tone and a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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LOT 1125
Colt London Agency Cased Pair of Colt Third Model Derringers
-A) Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer - Serial no. 32852, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufacturing began in 1870, this example has the later style “sloped hammer” as well a “F.F.Baker.88 Fleet St.London” retailer inscription on the back strap. It has standard markings and features as well as British proofs, the “C/Rampant Colt” marking on the left, and matching serial numbers on the left of the grip frame and bottom of the barrel (“852”). Includes an oak case with Colt London Agency interior label that is fitted for both pistols.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with a few scattered light handling marks and specks of flaking. The grips are fine with some minor high spot wear/varnish flaking. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with scattered light handling/storage marks and the center divider of the interior detached.
B) Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer - Serial no. 10664, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured beginning in 1870, this example is fitted with the early “high spur” hammer. Standard markings and features as well as British proofs, “C/Rampant Colt” marking on the left, and matching serial number on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and inside each grip in ink.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish with some light flaking at the muzzle and breech of the barrel. The grips are also very fine with some light high spot wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750