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LOT 1098
Exceptional Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol
with Factory Picture Box - Serial no. 9886, 32 XSRF cal., 1 3/4
inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured
in the 1890s, this example has a band of floral engraving on
the barrel and additional engraving designs around the outside
of the frame on the right side The left side plate is checkered
around the outside. Both side plates are marked “CHICAGO FIRE
ARMS CO./CHICAGO.ILL.” in a circle at the centers. The left side
plate twists off to reveal the magazine which is numbered “9886”,
which matches the inside of the frame and side plate. The pistol
has checkered hard rubber side plate inserts and plunger pad.
Includes a rare Ames Sword Co. factory box with “’PROTECTOR’/
REVOLVER” and a picture of one of the pistols on the lid.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the untouched
original nickel finish with a few scattered specks of light surface
oxidation. The hard rubber is very fine overall with a few light
handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with some
tearing, absent pieces, and wear.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1097
Factory Engraved Remington-Rider Magazine
Pistol - NSN, 32 XSRF cal., 3 inch part octagon
bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured
c. 1871-1888, with a total production of around
only 15,000. This example shows factory floral
scroll and border engraving on the frame, back
strap, and barrel. The top flat of the barrel is
marked with the standard two-line Remington
address and Rider’s patent marking.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% plus of the
original nickel finish with a few scattered specks
of light flaking, scattered light handling marks,
and crisp engraving. The grips are fine with
numerous light dings, scratches, and handling
marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1096
Attractive E. Remington & Sons Elliot No. 2 Derringer
Pepperbox Pistol with Pearl Grips and Case - Serial
no. 23688, 32 cal., 3 3/8 inch fluted bbl., nickel finish, pearl
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 particular pistol is an
exceptionally fine example of the No. 2 size. These pistols
were often carried in coat pockets and thus rarely found
in such high condition due to wear and moistures, making
examples like this highly desirable on the collectors market.
The left side rib of the barrel group has the standard one-
line E. Remington & Sons address, while the Elliot’s patent
marking is on the right rib. The matching serial number
is marked on the inside of the frame and bottom of the
barrel group. It is fitted with a German silver blade front
sight, notch rear sight, and a pair of smooth pearl grips.
Includes a leatherette wrapped case. Per page 154 of “The
Deringer in America Vol. 2” by Eberhart and Wilson, “Pipe-
style casings and leather boxes are rare, and are likely to be
found containing embellished pistols. Less than 50 of all
types of casings exist today.”
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the untouched
original nickel plated finish with a few small patches of
light wear at the muzzles. The grips are also excellent with
a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The
case is fine with the lid separated from the lower half and
some mild handling/storage wear.
Provenance: The Robert Haward Collection; The Herb
Glass Collection; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1099
Ornate Exhibition Quality Engraved
Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1
Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 2001,
30 RF cal., 2 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured in 1875-1877, only
around 3,000 of these attractive Remington
revolvers were produced, with far less
being ornately factory embellished like this
example. Though unconfirmed, this revolver
certainly shows all the ornate hallmarks of
a gun specifically made or upgraded for the
large trade fairs of the late 19th century,
such as the 1876 Centennial Exposition in
Philadelphia. This particular Smoot shows near
full coverage, intricately executed vine and
leafy scroll engraving, as well as a full nickel
plated finish. The top of the barrel is marked
with the standard one-line E. Remington &
Sons address and patent date and the serial
number is marked twice on the left of the grip
frame under the grip panel. It is fitted with a
blade front sight, notch rear sight, and a pair
of smooth pearl grips.
CONDITION: Very fine as period replated,
retains 90% of the nickel plating with a few
scattered patches of light flaking, mainly near
edges, and crisp engraving overall. The grips
are very fine with a few very light handling
marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 87