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LOT 3186
Desirable Early Production Factory Engraved
Antique E. Remington & Sons Over/Under
Derringer with Case - Serial no. 2482, 41 RF cal., 3
inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber 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 on December 12, 1865, with this variation being
manufactured from 1870 to 1888. This early variation 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 ejector fitted to the left side. The scroll
engraving patterns on the barrel and frame are designs found on a select number
of other early Remington derringers. The serial number is on the bottom of the lower barrel
and on the frame under the left grip. It is fitted with a pair of hard rubber grips that appear to be backed with
pewter. Includes a period case lined in blue velvet.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered light spotting and
handling marks and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling
marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine.
Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 3187
Stunning Cased and Factory Engraved Robin Hood No. 2 Spur
Trigger with Incised Grips - NSN, 32 RF cal., 2 7/8 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, antique ivory grips. This outstanding Robin Hood spur trigger
revolver was manufactured c. 1870-1880s. 75% coverage floral scroll
engraving on a matted background. The left grip is monogrammed
“EB” and filled black for contrast. Contained within a gorgeous Schuyler,
Hartley, & Graham leather wrapped, embossed and silk line case with full cartridge block.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original nickel finish, minor handling evidence, and a small
spot of oxidation on the butt. A few marks in the otherwise very fine grips. The case is good.
Firing pin ground and non-functional, otherwise mechanically excellent. A stunning little revolver,
undoubtedly the finest Robin Hood No. 2 extant.
Provenance: The John Fox Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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