COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER IN AN UNUSUAL CASE.

COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER IN AN UNUSUAL CASE. SN 6838. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, German silver front sight and usual markings on top flat. Frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on both sides and back of hammer slot. Mounted with 2-pc checkered bird head walnut grips. Inside of grips are painted a light green. Accompanied by a most unusual long oval cardboard casing that is about 6-5/8″ long x 2-3/4″ wide x 1-7/8″ high with a fitted lid. Exterior is finished in black with a mottled yellow & black bottom. Top of lid has a small printed black & white label “COLT’S PT F.A. MFG. Co. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / No 2”. Each end of label is imprinted with a small Maltese cross, representative of the bbl address. Inside the lid has an orange & black label imprinted “MARCH 6, 1883” in small letters & numbers over large “No 2”. Interior of box is green felt lined and fitted for the derringer and has a small cartridge block containing six orig 41 RF cartridges. The box & lining are extremely well made and while it all appears to be authentic, the box is unknown to this cataloger, and the authenticity cannot be guaranteed. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Overall retains 30-40% orig nickel, mostly on bbl, with frame & grip frame being a cleaned gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Box has a couple of repaired breaks in the lid with the interior of lid appearing to have been repainted. Exterior shows edge wear around top and wear on bottom and overall retains most of its orig finish. Interior is lightly soiled and may have been relined. 4-41432 JR84 (3,500-5,000)

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
	2234	$1,725.00	COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER IN AN UNUSUAL CASE. SN 6838. Cal. 41 RF. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbl, German silver front sight and usual markings on top flat. Frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on both sides and back of hammer slot. Mounted with 2-pc checkered bird head walnut grips. Inside of grips are painted a light green. Accompanied by a most unusual long oval cardboard casing that is about 6-5/8″ long x 2-3/4″ wide x 1-7/8″ high with a fitted lid. Exterior is finished in black with a mottled yellow & black bottom. Top of lid has a small printed black & white label “COLT’S PT F.A. MFG. Co. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / No 2”. Each end of label is imprinted with a small Maltese cross, representative of the bbl address. Inside the lid has an orange & black label imprinted “MARCH 6, 1883” in small letters & numbers over large “No 2”. Interior of box is green felt lined and fitted for the derringer and has a small cartridge block containing six orig 41 RF cartridges. The box & lining are extremely well made and while it all appears to be authentic, the box is unknown to this cataloger, and the authenticity cannot be guaranteed. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Overall retains 30-40% orig nickel, mostly on bbl, with frame & grip frame being a cleaned gray metal patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. Box has a couple of repaired breaks in the lid with the interior of lid appearing to have been repainted. Exterior shows edge wear around top and wear on bottom and overall retains most of its orig finish. Interior is lightly soiled and may have been relined. 4-41432 JR84 (3,500-5,000) 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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