COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER WITH PROVENANCE TO BAT MASTERSON.

COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER WITH PROVENANCE TO BAT MASTERSON. SN 6028. Cal. 41RF. Standard 3rd model derringer with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and large “COLT” on top. It has brass frame with birdhead rosewood 2-pc grips that are numbered to this derringer. There are numerous single-action Colts attributed to Bat Masterson but very few firearms of any other type are known that are directly attributable to him. Accompanied by a letter to Mr. Arnold Kert dated 8/12/08 and signed William Eby. Mr. Eby states that he purchased this derringer from the John T. Murray collection in about the year 2000, prior to Mr. Murray’s death. Mr. Eby states that he and Mr. Murray were lifelong acquaintances dating back to 1958 and and Mr. Murray had said that he added this derringer to his collection in the late 1940’s from a man who had actual known Bat Masterson when he was working for the newspapers in New York City. PROVENANCE: John T. Murray collection; William Eby collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl being a mottled silver-gray patina and the frame a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-37578 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2404	$12,650.00	COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER WITH PROVENANCE TO BAT MASTERSON. SN 6028. Cal. 41RF. Standard 3rd model derringer with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and large “COLT” on top. It has brass frame with birdhead rosewood 2-pc grips that are numbered to this derringer. There are numerous single-action Colts attributed to Bat Masterson but very few firearms of any other type are known that are directly attributable to him. Accompanied by a letter to Mr. Arnold Kert dated 8/12/08 and signed William Eby. Mr. Eby states that he purchased this derringer from the John T. Murray collection in about the year 2000, prior to Mr. Murray’s death. Mr. Eby states that he and Mr. Murray were lifelong acquaintances dating back to 1958 and and Mr. Murray had said that he added this derringer to his collection in the late 1940’s from a man who had actual known Bat Masterson when he was working for the newspapers in New York City. PROVENANCE: John T. Murray collection; William Eby collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains with the bbl being a mottled silver-gray patina and the frame a medium mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain a hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-37578 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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