VERY FINE FULL NICKEL COLT 3RD MODEL 5TH VARIATION DERINGER

VERY FINE FULL NICKEL COLT 3RD MODEL 5TH VARIATION DERINGER. SN 42446. 41 cal. short rim fire. 5th Variation. This gun was manufactured towards the end of production but was carried in the line in all the Colt catalogs through 1912. It should be noted here that in this particular variation it has been proven, without a doubt, that these SNs were started over again at least twice, making earlier estimates of 48,000 total in all of the previous written books by all authors is incorrect. It is estimated because of this fact that a total production – of all five of the variations – number at least 60,000 to 70,000. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The gun retains 99% of its orig overall nickel finish. The hammer retains nearly 100% of its orig case color, 60%+ of the orig blue on the trigger. All screws have nice fire blue color. The select walnut grips have minor storage marks only and retain 95%+ of their orig varnish and are nice & bright in color with no oil staining. The frame is stamped “41 CAL.” 4-47437 DE57 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2095	$1,150.00	VERY FINE FULL NICKEL COLT 3RD MODEL 5TH VARIATION DERINGER. SN 42446. 41 cal. short rim fire. 5th Variation. This gun was manufactured towards the end of production but was carried in the line in all the Colt catalogs through 1912. It should be noted here that in this particular variation it has been proven, without a doubt, that these SNs were started over again at least twice, making earlier estimates of 48,000 total in all of the previous written books by all authors is incorrect. It is estimated because of this fact that a total production – of all five of the variations – number at least 60,000 to 70,000. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The gun retains 99% of its orig overall nickel finish. The hammer retains nearly 100% of its orig case color, 60%+ of the orig blue on the trigger. All screws have nice fire blue color. The select walnut grips have minor storage marks only and retain 95%+ of their orig varnish and are nice & bright in color with no oil staining. The frame is stamped “41 CAL.” 4-47437 DE57 (1,000-1,500) 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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