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2019
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CASED COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION. SN E7533. Cal. .41 Short RF. Gun is British proofed and fitted in English Dealer’s rare cigar style casing. Markings on backstrap read “F.T.Baker, 88 Fleet St. LONDON” engraved down the backstrap and stamped in the top interior lid of case. Piece is finished in full nickel with blued screws, hammers & trigger and has factory ivory grips. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection, Peter Holder Collection. CONDITION: Very rare casing contains an early high hammer model which is finished in full nickel overall with fire bright screws and blued hammer and trigger plus factory ivory grips. Gun retains 99% of orig nickel overall. Fire blued screws retain 90%+ of their color. Hammer and trigger have 100% of their bright blue coloring. Gun is English proofed in normal manner. Orig ivory grips show very nice patina coloring. Gun would be exceptionally hard to improve upon. Orig cigar purse casing contains blue-green velour in bottom section where gun rests. The top interior of casing is a green satin over cotton padding retaining the F.T Baker stamp and address. Exterior of brass casing retains nearly 100% of orig diamond patter, snake skin style leather covering and orig initial plate. All hinges are perfect as orig. Bottom of case has normal wear patterns and some scratches, but otherwise nearly perfect. There is one pull up lid compartment for approximately 3 or 4 cartridges with a brass pull. No cartridges are included. 4-47465 DE85 (8,500-12,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013
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