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2168
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$4,130.00
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ENGRAVED COLT 2ND MODEL DERRINGER.SN 7212. Cal. 41 CF. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, with half moon front sight, 2-line address and rear sight in hammer spur. Mounted with bird head pearl grips. Pistol is engraved from the L.D. Nimschke shop with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & back strap with matching patterns on sides of the bbl. Left side of the front strap, under the grip, is stamped “R.F. ENEWOLD”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, Robert F. Enewold was a dealer out of Reno, NV who stamped the guns he sold in the manner found here. This pistol has been converted from 41 rim fire to 41 center fire by removing the rim fire firing pin and installing a center fire firing pin further down the hammer to strike through another hole which has been drilled into the recoil shield. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains about 60% orig nickel and the frame about 30% nickel with the balance cleaned metal patina with fine pitting. Grips are very fine with strong fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong frosty bore. 4-49698 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2168
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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. |