RARE REMINGTON VEST POCKET #3 SAW HANDLE DERRINGER.

RARE REMINGTON VEST POCKET #3 SAW HANDLE DERRINGER. SN 3536. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 4″ oct to rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line address on the top flat. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips. Frame is engraved, probably from the Nimschke shop with foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Geometric and foliate arabesque patterns extend over the flats of the bbl onto the round section with snake & dot patterns down each side. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 15,000 or less of these pistols produced in 30, 32 and 41 rim fire during the period 1865-1888. Most were in blue finish with silver and nickel finish offered. Few were engraved and of those very few survive today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig finish with the balance cleaned to bright metal. Grips are sound, showing great fire and color. Grip screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with dark pitting. 4-49700 JR30 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2183	$5,750.00	RARE REMINGTON VEST POCKET #3 SAW HANDLE DERRINGER. SN 3536. Cal. 41 RF. Silver finish with 4″ oct to rnd bbl, pin front sight and 2-line address on the top flat. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips. Frame is engraved, probably from the Nimschke shop with foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Geometric and foliate arabesque patterns extend over the flats of the bbl onto the round section with snake & dot patterns down each side. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 15,000 or less of these pistols produced in 30, 32 and 41 rim fire during the period 1865-1888. Most were in blue finish with silver and nickel finish offered. Few were engraved and of those very few survive today with any orig finish. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 60-70% orig finish with the balance cleaned to bright metal. Grips are sound, showing great fire and color. Grip screw is a replacement. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with dark pitting. 4-49700 JR30 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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