ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGER.

ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGER. SN 11747. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, slightly altered half moon front sight with “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead ivory grips. Pistol is very nicely engraved with about 75-80% coverage New York style engraving, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and feather patterns on each front side of the frame. While this little derringer was produced in fairly large quantities few were so nicely engraved and of those only a few were plated. Mr. Howard’s collection notes include a letter from renowned dealer/collector Tommy Rholes who authenticates this pistol, noting that the grips are not orig. PROVENANCE: Roger Muckerhide Collection; Butterfield Auction (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig silver plating with some very minor, very fine pin prick pitting on bottom of bbl; grips are fine, probably not orig to this pistol and retain a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45334 JR147 (3,000-4,000)

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
	1612	$5,900.00	ENGRAVED COLT THIRD MODEL THUER DERRINGER. SN 11747. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, slightly altered half moon front sight with “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc smooth birdhead ivory grips. Pistol is very nicely engraved with about 75-80% coverage New York style engraving, probably from the L.D. Nimschke shop. Engraving consists of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background and feather patterns on each front side of the frame. While this little derringer was produced in fairly large quantities few were so nicely engraved and of those only a few were plated. Mr. Howard’s collection notes include a letter from renowned dealer/collector Tommy Rholes who authenticates this pistol, noting that the grips are not orig. PROVENANCE: Roger Muckerhide Collection; Butterfield Auction (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig silver plating with some very minor, very fine pin prick pitting on bottom of bbl; grips are fine, probably not orig to this pistol and retain a light ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45334 JR147 (3,000-4,000) 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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