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1112
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$3,162.50
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SCARCE ETCH ENGRAVED REMINGTON NO. 2 SAW HANDLE VEST POCKET DERRINGER.SN 1310. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 4″ oct to rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line address on top flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Pistol is very nicely etch-engraved in flowing foliate patterns with full coverage on sides of frame, side flats of bbl, back strap & butt strap. Lighter patterns extend up both sides of the bbl. Trigger, hammer, breech block & screws are blued. There were about 15,000 of these pistols produced in three calibers in the period 1865-1888 in a variety of finishes. While this model of pistol is not uncommon, etch-engraved examples are rarely encountered. The big bore vest pocket was very popular as a short range self-protection piece used by gamblers & lawmen as backup weapons. There are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about all of a fine restored silver finish with some minor fine pitting on the frame. Grips are sound showing moderate wear and retain about 85% varnish. Breech block spring is weak or missing, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bore with scattered pitting. 4-56329 JR146 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 1112
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. |