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

COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 15753. Cal. .41 Short RF. Finished with blued bbl and silver plated frame with fancy walnut grips. British proofed, probably sold by Von Oppen in London. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Gun has normal British proof marks on bottom of bbl. Orig finished with silver plated frame and blued bbl. Silver flaked off of frame except for very small areas in protected areas. Although not marked with Von Oppen stamping was probably distributed through the 14 Pall Mall agency as were 90%+ of all English proofed Colt weapons. Bbl retains 50%+ of orig bright blue having been worn down by improper storage. and lack of oil. Fire blued screws retain good portion of color. Trigger retains 75% of case color. Hammer retains 75%+ of orig case color. Walnut grips are fancy grade have normal wear and some dinging but still retain 90%+ of their orig varnish. 4-47469 DE89 (1,200-1,500)

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
	2099	$920.00	COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 4TH VARIATION. SN 15753. Cal. .41 Short RF. Finished with blued bbl and silver plated frame with fancy walnut grips. British proofed, probably sold by Von Oppen in London. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Gun has normal British proof marks on bottom of bbl. Orig finished with silver plated frame and blued bbl. Silver flaked off of frame except for very small areas in protected areas. Although not marked with Von Oppen stamping was probably distributed through the 14 Pall Mall agency as were 90%+ of all English proofed Colt weapons. Bbl retains 50%+ of orig bright blue having been worn down by improper storage. and lack of oil. Fire blued screws retain good portion of color. Trigger retains 75% of case color. Hammer retains 75%+ of orig case color. Walnut grips are fancy grade have normal wear and some dinging but still retain 90%+ of their orig varnish. 4-47469 DE89 (1,200-1,500) 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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