EARLY STYLE 2ND MODEL COLT DERINGER ADDRESS READS, “COLT PTF.A.MFG.CO. HARTFORD CT, USA #2” BRACKETED BY MALTESE CROSSES.

EARLY STYLE 2ND MODEL COLT DERINGER ADDRESS READS, “COLT PTF.A.MFG.CO. HARTFORD CT, USA #2” BRACKETED BY MALTESE CROSSES. SN 2157. Cal. 41 short rimfire. Something rarely seen appears on the frame just below the bbl release button. It is the “C” with rampart Colt which is the marking that Von Oppen in London at 14 Pell Mell marked all the guns imported by him from Hartford to London for redistribution there. Even so, the gun does not bear British proof marks. The gun also has the National type knife blade shell ejector. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection CONDITION: The gun has no original finish, shows use but no abuse, and is gun-metal gray overall. Second models with this type markings are almost unheard of. The grips on the gun have some dings and scrapes, but are generally as issued with much of the original varnish 4-47426 DE45 (1,200-1,800)

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
	2050	$1,035.00	EARLY STYLE 2ND MODEL COLT DERINGER ADDRESS READS, “COLT PTF.A.MFG.CO. HARTFORD CT, USA #2” BRACKETED BY MALTESE CROSSES. SN 2157. Cal. 41 short rimfire. Something rarely seen appears on the frame just below the bbl release button. It is the “C” with rampart Colt which is the marking that Von Oppen in London at 14 Pell Mell marked all the guns imported by him from Hartford to London for redistribution there. Even so, the gun does not bear British proof marks. The gun also has the National type knife blade shell ejector. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection CONDITION: The gun has no original finish, shows use but no abuse, and is gun-metal gray overall. Second models with this type markings are almost unheard of. The grips on the gun have some dings and scrapes, but are generally as issued with much of the original varnish 4-47426 DE45 (1,200-1,800) 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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