EXTREMELY NICE COLT 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION

EXTREMELY NICE COLT 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION. SN 12693. 41 cal. short rim fire. Third variation of the high hammer made towards the end of the high hammer era, circa 1873 – 1877. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The grips of the gun are deluxe grade walnut which retain 95%+ of their orig varnish with some storage marks. Gun shows some use but no abuse. The brass frame appears to have not retained the silver plate because of flaking for some unknown reason. It is pristine without marks, dings or scratches but only retains 25% of its orig silver plate. The high hammer retains 85%+ of the orig case color. The trigger retains 85% of orig bright blue as do the screw heads. The bbl screw retains 100% of the bright blue. The bbl itself shows some normal wear but still retains at least 75% of its orig bright blue. In all, a very hard gun to obtain in this condition. 4-47433 DE53 (1,200-1,800)

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
	2087	$1,725.00	EXTREMELY NICE COLT 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION. SN 12693. 41 cal. short rim fire. Third variation of the high hammer made towards the end of the high hammer era, circa 1873 – 1877. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The grips of the gun are deluxe grade walnut which retain 95%+ of their orig varnish with some storage marks. Gun shows some use but no abuse. The brass frame appears to have not retained the silver plate because of flaking for some unknown reason. It is pristine without marks, dings or scratches but only retains 25% of its orig silver plate. The high hammer retains 85%+ of the orig case color. The trigger retains 85% of orig bright blue as do the screw heads. The bbl screw retains 100% of the bright blue. The bbl itself shows some normal wear but still retains at least 75% of its orig bright blue. In all, a very hard gun to obtain in this condition. 4-47433 DE53 (1,200-1,800) 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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