COLT 2ND MODEL 2ND VARIATION DERINGER

COLT 2ND MODEL 2ND VARIATION DERINGER. SN 9191. 41 cal. short rim fire. This piece is British proofed as well as having a secondary Australian importation number “88661” and the inspector “J.P.” stamped on the toe of the butt. It is 41 cal. rim fire short with a shell ejector. Pieces with these markings are rare. PROVENANCE: John Molloy Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The gun which was orig silver plated, iron-framed & blued bbl has only traces of silver under the grips to verify that fact. The iron frame is marked “41 CAL” just under the bbl release button. It shows use but no abuse. Nice smooth patina. The bbl retains 15% of orig bright blue around the bbl retaining screw. It has nice, clear markings on top of the bbl flat. The hammer & trigger both have 50% of their orig color. The grips which are a nice grade of walnut have sharp checkering with some scratches & denting & retain 75%+ of their orig varnish. The gun has British proof marks close to the bbl SN. The rare Australian importation number & the inspector’s stamp “J.P.” with that number is on the bottom of the toe of the butt. Examples of Colt Deringers with this style Australian markings are almost non-existent. This gun also has the knife-blade ejector. 4-47453 DE73 (1,500-2,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2022A	$1,380.00	COLT 2ND MODEL 2ND VARIATION DERINGER. SN 9191. 41 cal. short rim fire. This piece is British proofed as well as having a secondary Australian importation number “88661” and the inspector “J.P.” stamped on the toe of the butt. It is 41 cal. rim fire short with a shell ejector. Pieces with these markings are rare. PROVENANCE: John Molloy Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The gun which was orig silver plated, iron-framed & blued bbl has only traces of silver under the grips to verify that fact. The iron frame is marked “41 CAL” just under the bbl release button. It shows use but no abuse. Nice smooth patina. The bbl retains 15% of orig bright blue around the bbl retaining screw. It has nice, clear markings on top of the bbl flat. The hammer & trigger both have 50% of their orig color. The grips which are a nice grade of walnut have sharp checkering with some scratches & denting & retain 75%+ of their orig varnish. The gun has British proof marks close to the bbl SN. The rare Australian importation number & the inspector’s stamp “J.P.” with that number is on the bottom of the toe of the butt. Examples of Colt Deringers with this style Australian markings are almost non-existent. This gun also has the knife-blade ejector. 4-47453 DE73 (1,500-2,500) 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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