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LOT 3070
Very Fine
Cased Allen
& Thurber
Worcester
Percussion
Pepperbox
- Serial no.
372, 32 cal.,
4 3/8 inch
fluted bbl.,
blue finish,
walnut grips.
Legendary
gunmaker
Ethan Allen’s
pepperboxes
are the most
popular
and iconic
of the pepperbox revolvers. This example was manufactured c. 1847-1856 based on the “ALLEN & THURBER WORCESTER” marking on the barrel group. The hammer is marked “ALLENS PATENT/1845” on the left side. The nipple shield and frame have scroll engraving. The matching serial number is marked on the breech between two of the nipples, inside the trigger guard bow, inside the grips, on the left side of the grip frame, and on the mainspring. It comes in a fitted wood case with a plunger type powder flask, dual cavity round ball/elongated ball mold, key, rod, and balls.
CONDITION: Very fine with 70% bright original blue finish, smooth gray and brown patina where the finish has faded, strong case colors on the hammer, and minor age and handling related wear. The grips are also very fine and have some light scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine
or better with mostly minor age and storage related wear such as the fading on the lining and a cracked divider. Overall, a very high condition cased example of the classic Allen pepperbox.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3071
Antique Early Production Engraved E. Remington
& Sons Over/Under Derringer - Serial no. 2166,
41 RF cal., 3 inch solid rib bbl., blue 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. There are flourishes of factory floral scroll engraving on the frame and
barrels. Matching numbers are present on the underside of the barrel and left side of the
frame beneath the grip. It has blade and notch sights, as well as a pair of
smooth rosewood grips.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 20% of the original blue finish on the barrel, mostly in
sheltered areas, with the balance mostly a smooth grey
patina and crisp engraving. The grips are fine with a few
scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3073
Attractive, Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized, Engraved and Silver Plated Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Single Shot Derringer Pistols
-A) Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Derringer - Serial no. 2999, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch part round bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured c. 1867-1888, these pistols are two of only approximately 10,000 of these single shot “Vest Pocket” derringers manufactured by Remington under Elliot’s patent. Both of these pistols show fantastic factory floral scroll engraving encompassing the sides of the frames, with geometric and starburst designs on the tops of the frames and back strap. Both have a full silver plated finish with the breech block hammers finished in nitre blue. The barrels on both are fitted with a small bead front sight and have the two-line Remington address and Elliot patent marking. Both are marked with their respective consecutive serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel and the bottom of the frame. They are both fitted with an attractive pair of checkered, antique ivory grips. Includes a custom hardwood case with interior fitted for the two pistols, as well as an included screwdriver, box of U.M.C. .41 RF cartridges, and a cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the professionally replated silver finish, showing an attractively aged patina overall, with some light spotting on the grip straps and trigger. The grips are fine with some light handling marks, some darkening of the grooves, and crisp checkering. Hammer slips off safety notch when trigger is pulled; otherwise, mechanically excellent. The relined case is very fine with some minor handling/storage marks.
B) Remington-Elliot Vest Pocket Derringer - Serial no. 3000, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch part round bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the professionally replated silver finish, which shows an attractively aged patina, some scattered light spotting/flaking on the grip straps, and crisp engraving. The grips are also very fine with only the slightest handling marks, some darkening in the grooves, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3072
Desirable F.C. Taylor Fur Getter Single Shot Trap Gun - Serial no. 160, 22 LR cal., 5 1/2 inch
Fur Getter is to attract all manner of furry critters right to the muzzle of this contraption through the use of the baited hook, where they meet their demise by attempting to run away with said bait which in turn pulls the hook which is attached to the trigger. One period advertisement states it can kill any animal up to a wolf without causing any damage to the fur. Marked “TAYLOR FUR GETTER./F.C. TAYLOR FUR CO. ST. LOUIS. MO.” on the left side of the frame, 1914 patent date on the reverse. It shows standard features and is mounted on a swivel stake/screw for mounting in logs or other game-rich environments. Also includes a stake extension and securing pin.
CONDITION: Very fine, the brass mostly bright with an attractively lightly aged patina and the iron components showing mostly a dark grey-brown patina with faint traces of original black enamel. Mechanically needs adjustment.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
bbl., bright finish. Manufactured c. the early 1900s, the basic concept of the
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