RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 THUER DERRINGER.

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 THUER DERRINGER. SN 20318. Cal. 41 RF. Usual configuration with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, tiny German silver half moon front sight with “COLT” on top of bbl. It has a silver plated brass frame that is beautifully engraved on sides with foliate arabesque patterns & punch dot background. Engraving extends up over side of bbl and there is a dbl line chip engraved border around muzzle and on back strap. Mounted with smooth ivory grips. Very few of these dainty little derringers were factory engraved. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig silver with some flaking on right side of muzzle. Frame retains 75-80% thin silver plating. Grips have numerous age lines and retain a dark mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-32961 JR216 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1239	$3,450.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 THUER DERRINGER. SN 20318. Cal. 41 RF. Usual configuration with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, tiny German silver half moon front sight with “COLT” on top of bbl. It has a silver plated brass frame that is beautifully engraved on sides with foliate arabesque patterns & punch dot background. Engraving extends up over side of bbl and there is a dbl line chip engraved border around muzzle and on back strap. Mounted with smooth ivory grips. Very few of these dainty little derringers were factory engraved. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% strong orig silver with some flaking on right side of muzzle. Frame retains 75-80% thin silver plating. Grips have numerous age lines and retain a dark mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 4-32961 JR216 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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.

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