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REMINGTON TYPE II MODEL 3 DOUBLE DERRINGER. SN 59. Cal. 41 RF Short. Blue finish with 3″ superposed bbls that have a rib on each side and raised rib on top with fixed sights and 1-line Remington Arms Co. address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. 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: Fine to very fine, matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 88-90% strong, glossy, orig blue with muzzle wear and some thinning along the sides. Frame retains 25-30% orig blue, in sheltered areas, with the balance flaked & worn to a gray metal patina. Screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue. Hammer retains bright fire blue on sides and rear edge. Trigger is a gray patina. Grips are sound with good fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores with scattered light pitting. 4-41715 JR233 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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