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1743
$6,900.00

LOT OF 2 ENGRAVED REMINGTON ELLIOT DERRINGERS. SN 2162, 15636. No. 1. SN. 2162. Cal. 22 RF. 5-Shot bbl, with standard Remington markings and Elliots patents stamped on top of bbl cluster, is silver-plated with ivory grips. Bbl assembly is etched with acanthus scroll at breech end muzzle flanking stand-of-arms motif, at center of each side of cluster. Frame is hand engraved with large open shaded scroll, with riband on bottom of grip frame marked with collection lot number “KM542” in white enamel. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Ray Saign in 1881. No. 2. SN. 15636. Cal. 32 RF. Marked “Manufactured by E. Remington & Sons Ilion. N.Y.” and with Elliots Patent information on ribs on either side of bbl cluster, which has etched stand-of-arms, and scrolled panels at breech and muzzle. Frame is engraved with open shaded scroll. “B” is engraved in circular area above left hard rubber grip. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bourne Auction, Moldenhauer Collection. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: No. 1. SN 2162. Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + silver-plate, worn through slightly at muzzles. Frame retains 75 – 80% orig silver-plate, most loss due to flaking on rear strap and recoil shield. Silver is very nicely toned. Ring trigger and other steel parts retain a considerable amount of their fire blue. Elephant ivory grips are very fine, nicely yellowed. Right grip has some old dark crazing. Bores are bright and shiny with a few minor pits. Action is crisp. No. 2. SN 15636. Good. Gray patina overall, appears to have originally been a blued frame and bbl with trigger ring nickel-plated, which retains most of its plating. Bores are good. Action works. 4-45486 MGM73 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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