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2336
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REMINGTON TYPE I LATE PRODUCTION DOUBLE DERRINGER. SN 660. Cal. 41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 3″ superposed bbls with a rib on each side and raised rib on top with fixed sights and 2-line address. It is mounted with 2-pc rosewood grips. Manufactured circa 1875. These little derringers were extremely popular with folks from all walks of life especially with gamblers as vest pocket & sleeve guns and ladies as muff pistols. They were even popular with law enforcement officers & outlaws as boot guns. They, generally, are usually found heavily used & worn, frequently with cracked hinges. PROVENANCE: E.J. “Ted” Bell Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about all of its strong orig nickel with a slightly battered hinge screw, with other screws retaining most of their orig blue. Grips are original rosewood sound showing light to moderate wear and retain generous amounts of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with scattered light pitting, hinge is sound. 4-41714 JR232 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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