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3180
$2,185.00

SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON TYPE I, LATE PRODUCTION (MODEL 2) SUPERPOSED DERRINGER.

SN 2527. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 3″ bbls, raised rib marked on the top, left hand in 2-lines with the early “E. Remington & Sons” address. Pistol is factory engraved in New York style with geometric, foliate arabesque & floral patterns. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips matching numbered to this pistol. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 14,000 of these pistols were produced in about 1868. Very few were engraved and few survive today in any condition. They were very popular with both ladies & gentlemen, gamblers, law enforcement & outlaws and usually saw very hard service. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching. Overall retains 50-60% orig nickel with the loss areas a grey metal patina. Left hinge has a small crack by the screw hole. Grips are fine with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine; dark pitted bores. 4-51428 JR82 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3180


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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