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SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT #3 THUER SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.

SN 285. Cal 41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and large “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc birdhead walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Pistol is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with about 70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Front sides of the frame are engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s feather patterns and the backstrap & buttstrap in his typical geometric patterns. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains most of its orig nickel somewhat thin on rear sides of the frame. Grips show moderate/heavy high point wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with heavy pitting. 51785-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1160

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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