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2184
$3,450.00

INSCRIBED & ENGRAVED REMINGTON #1 VEST POCKET PISTOL. SN P6. Cal. 22 Short. Usual configuration with 3-1/4″ oct to rnd bbl and pin front sight. Top flat is inscribed “Dick”. Frame is engraved from the Nimschke shop with full coverage, foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background and a braided pattern down the top of each side. Geometric and foliate patterns extend onto the bbl and down the backstrap. It is mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Although this pistol was made in fairly large numbers they are rarely encountered with engraving and almost never with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair to good. Traces of orig finish remain with one small spot of gold on the top flat and traces of gold on the hammer and under the grips. The balance has a dark blue brown patina. The rear frame screw has been replaced by a rivet. Grips have a couple of chips, otherwise are sound showing great fire and color. Hammer will not hold at full cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn dark bore. 4-49657 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013
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