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1153
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$14,950.00
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RARE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION REMINGTON TYPE II MODEL 3 OVER/UNDER DERRINGER.SN 451. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 3″ bbls that have integral top rib and front sight that is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.”, left hand in one line vs. the usual right hand marking for this model. Small parts, including trigger & hammer are fire-blued. Bbls are engraved with light foliate arabesque patterns at each side on the chamber ends and bottom bbl at the muzzle. Frame has a variety of border patterns with a small sunburst on top flat at the hinge. Back strap is engraved “PRESENTED / BY / J.V. SCHMIDT / TO / REMINGTON / GUN / CLUB / SEPT 5 / 98”. Around the hammer slot and on the butt is engraved with snake & dot patterns with a small triangle shape sunburst on the toe. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Accompanied by an orig red felt lined mahogany casing that has dark wood edges on the lid and an empty brass plaque in the lid. Interior is compartmented for the pistol and has a slot for a wire cleaning rod (not present). Left front of the case has an open compartment containing 13-rds of ammunition and another small open compartment with cleaning patches. While this model was probably the highest production of Remington’s over/under derringers, very few were engraved or cased and exceedingly few were inscribed or presented. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel with some minor dulling on each side at the muzzles; small parts retain strong fire blue, faded on the lock bolt lever. Left grip has a chip at the top front, otherwise grips are sound and show great fire with good color. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with fine pitting; hinge is fine. Case is sound with some crackling in the lid finish; interior is lightly soiled; ammunition is fine. 4-56340 JR159 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1153
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |