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1114
$2,185.00

RARE ENGRAVED REMINGTON SAW HANDLE VEST POCKET DERRINGER.

SN 12005. Cal. 22 Short. Blue finish with 3-1/4″ rnd bbl integral with the frame. It has pin front sight and 2-line address on top flat. Mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips. Frame is etch-engraved on the sides with full coverage of a cornucopia and has a fine etched background. Top side flats of frame are engraved in light geometric patterns which are duplicated on the back strap. Although this little pistol is estimated to have been manufactured in fairly large quantities, estimated at 17,000-20,000, they are rarely found today with high orig finish. Engraved examples are quite rare and etch-engraved pieces are almost never encountered. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 80% strong orig glossy blue mixed with light flaking; grip frame is a gray metal patina; hammer retains about 60% fire blue and the trigger traces of fire blue. Right grip has a small chip at the frame, otherwise grips are sound and retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with rifling. 4-56324 JR147 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1114


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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