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

COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION. SN 6225. Cal. .41 Short RF. Imported into England by Holland & Holland, Proof marks are on side of frame and bbl instead of the normal stamping on bottom of bbl. Blued bbl, silver plated frame and burl walnut grips. PROVENANCE: C.W. Selgle Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Orig finished with blued bbl and silver plated frame with case colored hammer and trigger and blued screws. Only brief traces of silver remaining in protected areas and no markings other than proofs both on bbl over ejector housing and on frame on right hand side just under housing. Probably this gun was one that Von Oppen had complained about for Colt selling to dealers that he normally sold to thus cutting into his business. Colt soon ceased and all Colts were then sold to other dealers through the 14 Pall Mall agency. The engraved backstrap markings of Holland & Holland are rare and to Mr. Eberhart’s knowledge only one other with these markings is known. Bbl retains no orig blue finish but is smooth, gun metal gray. The high hammer has 50% case color with fading as does the trigger. Deluxe walnut grips have normal nicks and dings from use and still retains 75% orig varnish. A truly rare dealership gun. 4-47477 DE97 (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
	2101	$805.00	COLT PAT. F.A. MFG. CO. 3RD MODEL DERINGER 3RD VARIATION. SN 6225. Cal. .41 Short RF. Imported into England by Holland & Holland, Proof marks are on side of frame and bbl instead of the normal stamping on bottom of bbl. Blued bbl, silver plated frame and burl walnut grips. PROVENANCE: C.W. Selgle Collection, L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: Orig finished with blued bbl and silver plated frame with case colored hammer and trigger and blued screws. Only brief traces of silver remaining in protected areas and no markings other than proofs both on bbl over ejector housing and on frame on right hand side just under housing. Probably this gun was one that Von Oppen had complained about for Colt selling to dealers that he normally sold to thus cutting into his business. Colt soon ceased and all Colts were then sold to other dealers through the 14 Pall Mall agency. The engraved backstrap markings of Holland & Holland are rare and to Mr. Eberhart’s knowledge only one other with these markings is known. Bbl retains no orig blue finish but is smooth, gun metal gray. The high hammer has 50% case color with fading as does the trigger. Deluxe walnut grips have normal nicks and dings from use and still retains 75% orig varnish. A truly rare dealership gun. 4-47477 DE97 (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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