RARE BOXED ENGRAVED REMINGTON VEST POCKET DERRINGER.

Revised: 3/10/2012

Correction: The description and image of the gun is correct, however the description and image of the box is incorrect. To see the description of the correct box, please see Lot 1732.

RARE BOXED ENGRAVED REMINGTON VEST POCKET DERRINGER. SN 12904. Cal. 22 Short. Silver finish with 3-1/4″ bbl integral with the frame. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Pistol is engraved in New York style foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on sides and over the top of frame. There is a small shield engraved on top strap with an arrow pointing toward the muzzle. An identical shield is on heel of buttstrap. Front sight has been carefully filed down apparently to prevent snagging in a pocket. Accompanied by a black cardboard 2-pc box. Inside lid has a blue manufacturer’s label titled “VEST POCKET PISTOL”. Bottom of box has a small buff colored label “VEST POCKET PISTOL / ONE SHOT NO. 22 CARTRIDGE / BLUED”. Also accompanied by an orig steel cleaning rod with brass knob. One edge of lid is detached but present. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were an estimated 17,000-20,000 of these little derringers produced 1865-1888. Few were engraved and of those, not many survive today with orig finish. Boxes are even more rare. These tiny pistols were extremely popular with gamblers & ladies for their very compact size. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains just about all of its silver plating with the bbl possibly retouched; grips have a chip on left side with a couple of age lines, otherwise are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, dark bore. Box as noted above, has a detached edge with another broken corner in lid; shows heavy wear on lid; bottom is fine showing light to moderate wear. 4-45272 JR135 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1734	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/10/2012 Correction: The description and image of the gun is correct, however the description and image of the box is incorrect. To see the description of the correct box, please see Lot 1732. RARE BOXED ENGRAVED REMINGTON VEST POCKET DERRINGER. SN 12904. Cal. 22 Short. Silver finish with 3-1/4″ bbl integral with the frame. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Pistol is engraved in New York style foliate arabesque patterns with full coverage on sides and over the top of frame. There is a small shield engraved on top strap with an arrow pointing toward the muzzle. An identical shield is on heel of buttstrap. Front sight has been carefully filed down apparently to prevent snagging in a pocket. Accompanied by a black cardboard 2-pc box. Inside lid has a blue manufacturer’s label titled “VEST POCKET PISTOL”. Bottom of box has a small buff colored label “VEST POCKET PISTOL / ONE SHOT NO. 22 CARTRIDGE / BLUED”. Also accompanied by an orig steel cleaning rod with brass knob. One edge of lid is detached but present. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were an estimated 17,000-20,000 of these little derringers produced 1865-1888. Few were engraved and of those, not many survive today with orig finish. Boxes are even more rare. These tiny pistols were extremely popular with gamblers & ladies for their very compact size. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains just about all of its silver plating with the bbl possibly retouched; grips have a chip on left side with a couple of age lines, otherwise are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, dark bore. Box as noted above, has a detached edge with another broken corner in lid; shows heavy wear on lid; bottom is fine showing light to moderate wear. 4-45272 JR135 (3,000-5,000) 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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