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LOT 1099
E. Remington & Sons “Dog’s
Head” Rimfire Cane Gun - Serial
no. 79, 32 RF cal., 13 inch round
bbl., brown finish, gutta percha
grips. Manufactured c.1858-1866.
Measuring 34 inches overall when
opened, the cane is fitted with
a brass tip, a fixed bead sight, a
gutta percha body, pop up rear
sight, and a gutta percha handle
shaped like a dog’s head. The
handle slides backward to reveal
the rear sight and striker. Within
the shaft the barrel of the weapon
only extends about half the
distance; this may be evidence of
period repair or modification. No
metal extension left at tip.
CONDITION: Fair, with scuffing
of the tip and a small amount of
rust around the front sight ring
and breech. The gutta percha
shows a number of glue stabilized
cracks, much replaced material in
the center, with a mended break
in the dog head. Mechanically
needs work
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 1103
Excellent
Remington-
UMC Type
III Over/
Under Double
Derringer Pistol - Serial no. L97815, 41
cal., 3 inch solid rib bbl., black finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured 1912-1935, this is an
outstanding example of an extremely late
production Remington over/under double
derringer pistol. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the
Remington-UMC address on the barrel rib, matching numbers
on the barrels and frame, and checkered grips.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, with 99% matte black finish, showing
minor edge wear and handling marks overall. Grips are also excellent, with
a few dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1102
Very Scarce and Desirable
Remington Elliot’s Patent
Ring Trigger “Zig-Zag”
Derringer - Serial no. 888,
22 RF cal., 3 1/4 inch cluster
bbl., nickel finish, gutta percha grips.
Manufactured c. 1861-1862, this is one of less than 1,000
of these Remington “Zig-Zag” derringers
produced according to Flayderman. These
were the first Remington firearms designed
to fire metallic cartridges, with period
advertisements listed them as “Elliott’s
Pocket Revolvers.” Many have been lost or
destroyed leaving few to fill their places
in advanced Remington collections. They
are difficult to find in any condition due to
generally spending a lot of time pocketed.
The left side of the frame has the standard
three-line Elliot’s patent marking, while the right of the frame has the standard three-
line Remington address. The matching serial number is on the left of the grip frame and
hand-scratched inside the left grip panel. The right grip panel is stamped “643” inside. It
is fitted with a pin front sight on each of the six barrel ribs, a notch rear sight, and a pair
of smooth gutta percha grips.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% plus of the period replated nickel on the barrels, the
frame showing mostly a bright grey patina and a few patches of very light surface
pitting. The grips are also fine with some very light handling marks. Mechanically
functions. A very scarce Remington “Zig-Zag” derringer that is absent from
many collections!
Provenance: The Collection of Clive Cussler.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 1100
Chicago Protector Palm Pistol
with Attractive Pearl Grip Panels
- Serial no. 11610, 32
XSRF cal.,
1 3/4 inch
round bbl.,
nickel finish,
pearl grips. Rebated barrel with a band
of floral engraving with the right side
of the frame having a similar pattern
around the edge and featuring “THE
PROTECTOR PAT.MCH.6.83.AUG.29.93” in a circle
inside the side plate. The left side plate is checkered around the border with “CHICAGO FIRE
ARMS CO. CHICAGO, ILL” in a circle at the center. The left side plate twists off to reveal the
magazine which is numbered to match the side plate and gun. The pistol has pearl grip
panels, and the rear “grip” is fitted with a checkered hard rubber panel.
CONDITION: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original nickel finish with limited wear from
cycling the action. The pearl is near excellent with a barely detectable hairline crack on the
right panel. The hard rubber grip pad is also excellent with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1101
Very Attractive and
Rare 14K Gold
Cased Pocket
Watch Marked
for Nebraska
Retailer with
Face Enameled
for Nebraska
Rancher, Sheriff,
and Businessman
F.E. Valentine -
Manufactured c. 1897,
this is a very attractive example
of a late 19th century
pocket watch with an
extraordinary face that is
decorated and inscribed to the original owner. The movement is a Hamilton Model 2 Grade
931, size 18s, and 16j, that is retailer marked for F.G. Buchan & Co. of Aurora, Nebraska and
serial numbered 22751. It is fitted in a Keystone J. Boss 14K gold 25 year guaranteed case
that is numbered 4442562 and shows some faint floral engraving on the outer surfaces.
The face of the watch has been beautifully enameled with a cattle scene and the typical
numbers replaced with the large letters “F.E.VALENTINE”, all bordered with gold and gold
minute markings around the outer edge. Newspapers from Aurora, Nebraska and the
surrounding area begin listing F.E. Valentine around the early 1880s and by the late 1880s
the listings begin to refer to Valentine as the sheriff of Hamilton County as well as a rancher.
The newspapers appear to show Valentine very active in the livestock and real estate
trade through the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. By around 1920, he appears to have
transitioned into the coal and lumber trade and in 1925 he died after a short illness.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, the excellent, original face showing distinct imagery and
markings with beautiful color, almost no wear/fading, and the movement showing equally
minimal wear. The case is fine with moderate wear leaving the engraving faint but the gold
remaining bright. The movement functions as it should.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
Collector’s Fact
According to "Flayderman's
Guide", fewer than 1,000
Remington "Zig-Zag"
derringers were produced.
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