VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE 1 TRANSITIONAL (MODEL NO 1, FIRST VARIANT) DOUBLE DERRINGER.

VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE 1 TRANSITIONAL (MODEL NO 1, FIRST VARIANT) DOUBLE DERRINGER. SN 1117. Cal. 41 RF. Extremely rare derringer with 3″ superposed bbls, marked on the side ribs “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y.” on the right and the Elliot’s patent date on the left. Pistol is very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns and mounted with smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by an orig, blue velvet lined, mahogany casing, recessed in the bottom for the pistol and holes for 6 ctgs. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these derringers were produced in the period of 1867-1868. PROVENANCE: Dr. John Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Fine, traces of orig gold finish remain in the most recessed areas, being an overall gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a couple of age lines and retain a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with scattered light pitting. Box is sound and retains most of a lightly cleaned finish. Interior is lightly faded and soiled. 4-46460 JR99 (3,500-5,000)

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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	1303	$8,050.00	VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE 1 TRANSITIONAL (MODEL NO 1, FIRST VARIANT) DOUBLE DERRINGER. SN 1117. Cal. 41 RF. Extremely rare derringer with 3″ superposed bbls, marked on the side ribs “E.REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y.” on the right and the Elliot’s patent date on the left. Pistol is very nicely engraved in foliate arabesque patterns and mounted with smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by an orig, blue velvet lined, mahogany casing, recessed in the bottom for the pistol and holes for 6 ctgs. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these derringers were produced in the period of 1867-1868. PROVENANCE: Dr. John Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Fine, traces of orig gold finish remain in the most recessed areas, being an overall gray metal patina. Grips are sound with a couple of age lines and retain a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with scattered light pitting. Box is sound and retains most of a lightly cleaned finish. Interior is lightly faded and soiled. 4-46460 JR99 (3,500-5,000) 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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