LOT OF 3 COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGERS.

LOT OF 3 COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGERS. SN 5598. All are Cal. 41 RF. 1) SN 5598. Engraved blue & silver with about 60% coverage New York style foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background, engraving style is attributed to Cuno Helfricht, having a large “COLT” on top of bbl. Mounted with matching numbered smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a green velvet lined leather covered form fitting pipe style case. 2) SN 27468. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. 3) SN 10710. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. PROVENANCE: 1) Dean Williams 2002; 3) Tony Smith 2004; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue, thinned on sides; frame retains about 95% orig silver with a few thin spots; grips are sound with light wear retaining most orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 2) Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue; frame retains 93-95% bright orig nickel with losses flaked to a medium mustard patina; grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 3) Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains almost all of its bright orig factory finish, slightly dulled on ejector housing with a few small scattered spots of nickel loss on right side of frame; grips are crisp with light edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45487 JR150 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1609	$8,260.00	LOT OF 3 COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGERS. SN 5598. All are Cal. 41 RF. 1) SN 5598. Engraved blue & silver with about 60% coverage New York style foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background, engraving style is attributed to Cuno Helfricht, having a large “COLT” on top of bbl. Mounted with matching numbered smooth 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by a green velvet lined leather covered form fitting pipe style case. 2) SN 27468. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. 3) SN 10710. Standard Model with blue & silver finish and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. PROVENANCE: 1) Dean Williams 2002; 3) Tony Smith 2004; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 95% orig blue, thinned on sides; frame retains about 95% orig silver with a few thin spots; grips are sound with light wear retaining most orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 2) Very fine. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue; frame retains 93-95% bright orig nickel with losses flaked to a medium mustard patina; grips are sound showing light wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 3) Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains almost all of its bright orig factory finish, slightly dulled on ejector housing with a few small scattered spots of nickel loss on right side of frame; grips are crisp with light edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45487 JR150 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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