CASED MATCHED PAIR COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 5TH VARIATION.

CASED MATCHED PAIR COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 5TH VARIATION. SN 38250 & 39046. Cal. .41 Short RF. Both have Von Oppen markings and/or the 14 Pall Mall address which are poorly stamped on right side of frame. They were marketed by Watson & Son in London, circa 1900. Each has British proofs and were finished in blue and silver with walnut grips. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: SN 39046: Has “.41 Cal” stamped on left side of frame is finished in silver plated frame with blue bbl. Bbl retains bright blue over 95% with some storage wear on left side. Marked poorly on right side with Von Oppen Rampant Colt stamping and the large style 14 Pall Mall stamp. 95% of orig silver having only small losses on rear of backstrap.Trigger retains 90%+ of orig blue, hammer retains 90%+ of orig case color and grips, which have normal wear marks with some dents are deluxe grade walnut and retain 90%+ of orig varnish. SN 38250: Finished in the same manner as its mate with a better stamping of the Von Oppen and Colt markings on left side of frame and without 14 Pall Mall stamping. Gun retains 90%+ or orig silver plate on frame having some losses on rear of left side. Blued bbl retains 90%+ of orig blue but shows wear in certain areas around muzzle and right hand top side of bbl. Trigger retains 50%+ of orig blue, hammer retains 90% orig case colors and most fire blue remaining on all screw. Deluxe walnut grips have very few dings or scratches and retain 100% of their orig varnish. Orig English oak casing is blue velour lined with 2 covered compartments in the diagonal corners which have perfect ivory pulls. One compartment contains orig key which operates the lock. There are several open areas containing the orig oil can, 4 orig 41 short RF cartridges and also the orig ramrod and turn screw combination tool. Interior of lid lined in a deep blue taffeta and in gold leaf bears “Watson & Son 313 High Holborn London” and also “Opticians to the UK Government”. Watson & Son were noted opticians and sold all kinds of optical equipment including telescopes, microscopes and eye glass as well as guns. There were a number of Watson companies in and around London and we feel that all of these Watsons were related in some way, but had independent companies. 4-47463 DE83 (15,000-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	2017	$0.00	CASED MATCHED PAIR COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 5TH VARIATION. SN 38250 & 39046. Cal. .41 Short RF. Both have Von Oppen markings and/or the 14 Pall Mall address which are poorly stamped on right side of frame. They were marketed by Watson & Son in London, circa 1900. Each has British proofs and were finished in blue and silver with walnut grips. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: SN 39046: Has “.41 Cal” stamped on left side of frame is finished in silver plated frame with blue bbl. Bbl retains bright blue over 95% with some storage wear on left side. Marked poorly on right side with Von Oppen Rampant Colt stamping and the large style 14 Pall Mall stamp. 95% of orig silver having only small losses on rear of backstrap.Trigger retains 90%+ of orig blue, hammer retains 90%+ of orig case color and grips, which have normal wear marks with some dents are deluxe grade walnut and retain 90%+ of orig varnish. SN 38250: Finished in the same manner as its mate with a better stamping of the Von Oppen and Colt markings on left side of frame and without 14 Pall Mall stamping. Gun retains 90%+ or orig silver plate on frame having some losses on rear of left side. Blued bbl retains 90%+ of orig blue but shows wear in certain areas around muzzle and right hand top side of bbl. Trigger retains 50%+ of orig blue, hammer retains 90% orig case colors and most fire blue remaining on all screw. Deluxe walnut grips have very few dings or scratches and retain 100% of their orig varnish. Orig English oak casing is blue velour lined with 2 covered compartments in the diagonal corners which have perfect ivory pulls. One compartment contains orig key which operates the lock. There are several open areas containing the orig oil can, 4 orig 41 short RF cartridges and also the orig ramrod and turn screw combination tool. Interior of lid lined in a deep blue taffeta and in gold leaf bears “Watson & Son 313 High Holborn London” and also “Opticians to the UK Government”. Watson & Son were noted opticians and sold all kinds of optical equipment including telescopes, microscopes and eye glass as well as guns. There were a number of Watson companies in and around London and we feel that all of these Watsons were related in some way, but had independent companies. 4-47463 DE83 (15,000-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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