CASED COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION.

CASED COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 24141. Cal. 41 Short RF. Gun is British proofed and has the Von Oppen Rampant Colt stamped on frame indicating it was sold by Van Oppen to R.B. Rodda & Co. for resale. It is fitted in a factory Rodda Cigar casing that is extremely rare. Rodda & Co had stores in London and Calcutta, India. It is finished in all nickel finish with blued screws and a case color hammer. and fancy burl walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Peter Holder Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Frame is stamped on left side with “C” and Von Oppen Rampant Colt. Has normal British proofs on bottom of bbl. Nickel frame retains 98% of orig nickel having only small losses around outer edge of firewall. Fire blued screws retain most of their coloration. Hammer retains 95% of orig case color as does trigger. Bbl retains 98% of orig nickel with some scratches and dings on left side, probably from storage. This rare 4th Model has deluxe, extremely fine, burl walnut grips which have some nicks and dings from normal wear but still retain 95% of orig varnish. It would be very hard to improve upon this gun. The extremely rare cigar casing is practically as issued being covered with purple velour on bottom half, which is nearly perfect with one small compartment for 1 -3 cartridges. Orig brass pull and brass retainer latch on compartment. Top lid is purple taffeta and gold embossed with the Rodda marking. The latch, when pushed when case is opened reveals a cigar storage area which contains 4 of the 5 orig cigars which have remained in this case since the fist owner parted with it. Exterior of case is done in a deep mahogany coloring in a diamond patter similar to snake skin, both top and bottom. Brass hinges are nearly perfect, top initial panel on top is intact and unadorned. The excellent condition of this casing would be practically impossible to replace and may indeed be unique. It is only fitted for the rare 4th Variation Colt Deringer. No other Deringer will fit this case. 4-47466 DE86 (9,500-12,500)

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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	2020	$7,475.00	CASED COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 24141. Cal. 41 Short RF. Gun is British proofed and has the Von Oppen Rampant Colt stamped on frame indicating it was sold by Van Oppen to R.B. Rodda & Co. for resale. It is fitted in a factory Rodda Cigar casing that is extremely rare. Rodda & Co had stores in London and Calcutta, India. It is finished in all nickel finish with blued screws and a case color hammer. and fancy burl walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Peter Holder Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Frame is stamped on left side with “C” and Von Oppen Rampant Colt. Has normal British proofs on bottom of bbl. Nickel frame retains 98% of orig nickel having only small losses around outer edge of firewall. Fire blued screws retain most of their coloration. Hammer retains 95% of orig case color as does trigger. Bbl retains 98% of orig nickel with some scratches and dings on left side, probably from storage. This rare 4th Model has deluxe, extremely fine, burl walnut grips which have some nicks and dings from normal wear but still retain 95% of orig varnish. It would be very hard to improve upon this gun. The extremely rare cigar casing is practically as issued being covered with purple velour on bottom half, which is nearly perfect with one small compartment for 1 -3 cartridges. Orig brass pull and brass retainer latch on compartment. Top lid is purple taffeta and gold embossed with the Rodda marking. The latch, when pushed when case is opened reveals a cigar storage area which contains 4 of the 5 orig cigars which have remained in this case since the fist owner parted with it. Exterior of case is done in a deep mahogany coloring in a diamond patter similar to snake skin, both top and bottom. Brass hinges are nearly perfect, top initial panel on top is intact and unadorned. The excellent condition of this casing would be practically impossible to replace and may indeed be unique. It is only fitted for the rare 4th Variation Colt Deringer. No other Deringer will fit this case. 4-47466 DE86 (9,500-12,500) 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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