COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION.

COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 21613. Cal. .41 Short RF. Gun has British proofs but also “NEW YORK” stamped on one side of frame and “W.F. & Co” encased stamped on other side. All markings appear to be old and orig. Perhaps the piece went to England with a Wells Fargo shipment and was proofed when it entered the country. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Orig finished with silver plated frame and blue bbl. None of orig finish is apparent. Traces of case color can be seen on hammer and trigger. Proof marks on bbl are on right side just above the ejector housing, which is not the norm. Gun has seen a lot of use as was normal on most Wells Fargo weapons. Walnut grips have normal use markings with no wood loss but normal scratches and dings. 4-47471 DE91 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2103	$747.50	COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 21613. Cal. .41 Short RF. Gun has British proofs but also “NEW YORK” stamped on one side of frame and “W.F. & Co” encased stamped on other side. All markings appear to be old and orig. Perhaps the piece went to England with a Wells Fargo shipment and was proofed when it entered the country. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Orig finished with silver plated frame and blue bbl. None of orig finish is apparent. Traces of case color can be seen on hammer and trigger. Proof marks on bbl are on right side just above the ejector housing, which is not the norm. Gun has seen a lot of use as was normal on most Wells Fargo weapons. Walnut grips have normal use markings with no wood loss but normal scratches and dings. 4-47471 DE91 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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