RARE REMINGTON-RIDER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION DERRINGER.

RARE REMINGTON-RIDER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION DERRINGER. SN NSN. Cal. 17. Silver finish with 3″ rnd bbl integral with frame. It has brass pin front sight and integral grips. Left side of frame is marked “RIDERS PT. / 1859”. Bbl has two fine engraved zig zag lines around muzzle and a raised engraved transition from the frame to bbl. This little pistol is fitted with a reproduction removable 2-pc breech which is usually missing. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1860-1863 and little is known about them. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1978); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 65-70% orig silver with the exposed brass a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-45305 JR137 (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
	1736	$12,075.00	RARE REMINGTON-RIDER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION DERRINGER. SN NSN. Cal. 17. Silver finish with 3″ rnd bbl integral with frame. It has brass pin front sight and integral grips. Left side of frame is marked “RIDERS PT. / 1859”. Bbl has two fine engraved zig zag lines around muzzle and a raised engraved transition from the frame to bbl. This little pistol is fitted with a reproduction removable 2-pc breech which is usually missing. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1860-1863 and little is known about them. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1978); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 65-70% orig silver with the exposed brass a medium mustard patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-45305 JR137 (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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