CASED ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER.,

CASED ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER.,. SN E48012. Cal. 41 RF. Blue & nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight with large “-COLT-” engraved on top. Left side of frame has the caliber marking and is mounted with 2-pc smooth bird head walnut grips. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, is marked with the SN which is accompanied by a small “E” which indicates factory engraving. Pistol is engraved, from the Nimschke shop, with about full coverage on sides of frame of deep foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over both sides of bbl and on each side of muzzle. Accompanied by a fine custom oak casing with brown velvet lining having embossed “-COLT-” inside the lid. Bottom is recessed for the pistol and it has holes containing nine orig copper case cartridges. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of a fine restored finish. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and retain 92-93% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Case & ammo are fine. 4-41368 JR160 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2232	$2,012.50	CASED ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER.,. SN E48012. Cal. 41 RF. Blue & nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight with large “-COLT-” engraved on top. Left side of frame has the caliber marking and is mounted with 2-pc smooth bird head walnut grips. Left side of grip frame, under the grip, is marked with the SN which is accompanied by a small “E” which indicates factory engraving. Pistol is engraved, from the Nimschke shop, with about full coverage on sides of frame of deep foliate arabesque patterns. Engraving extends over both sides of bbl and on each side of muzzle. Accompanied by a fine custom oak casing with brown velvet lining having embossed “-COLT-” inside the lid. Bottom is recessed for the pistol and it has holes containing nine orig copper case cartridges. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually all of a fine restored finish. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and retain 92-93% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Case & ammo are fine. 4-41368 JR160 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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