RARE PAIR OF ENGRAVED REMINGTON NO. 1 VEST POCKET DERRINGERS.

SN 426 & 526. Cal. 22 Short. Both pistols are nearly identical with nickel finish, 3-1/4″ bbls and pin front sights. They are mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Both pistols are engraved in crude foliate patterns with diagonal band on each side with clusters of circles in each band. Sides and top of the bbl on #426 are engraved in snake & dot pattern. Sides of bbl on #526 are engraved in a snake pattern which is also found on the top side flats of the frame. Except for the SN’s and engraving these little pistols are completely unmarked, indicating very early production. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 426. Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish with one small scrape on the buttstrap. Trigger and hammer retain most of their orig blue. Right grip has a small chip otherwise grips are fine with great fire. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with a couple small spots of pitting. 2) SN 526. Retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some flaking on the front & backstraps and buttstrap. The rear frame screw is battered. Left grip has a small chip, otherwise grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-49654 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2167

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2167	$0.00	RARE PAIR OF ENGRAVED REMINGTON NO. 1 VEST POCKET DERRINGERS. SN 426 & 526. Cal. 22 Short. Both pistols are nearly identical with nickel finish, 3-1/4″ bbls and pin front sights. They are mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Both pistols are engraved in crude foliate patterns with diagonal band on each side with clusters of circles in each band. Sides and top of the bbl on #426 are engraved in snake & dot pattern. Sides of bbl on #526 are engraved in a snake pattern which is also found on the top side flats of the frame. Except for the SN’s and engraving these little pistols are completely unmarked, indicating very early production. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) SN 426. Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish with one small scrape on the buttstrap. Trigger and hammer retain most of their orig blue. Right grip has a small chip otherwise grips are fine with great fire. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with a couple small spots of pitting. 2) SN 526. Retains 93-95% strong orig nickel with some flaking on the front & backstraps and buttstrap. The rear frame screw is battered. Left grip has a small chip, otherwise grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-49654 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2167 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE PAIR OF ENGRAVED REMINGTON NO. 1 VEST POCKET DERRINGERS.