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2406
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$5,175.00
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SCARCE ENGRAVED REMINGTON ELLIOT DERRINGER. SN 11605. Cal. 22 Short. Nickel finish with 3″ 5-shot bbl cluster, ring trigger and fine 2-pc pearl grips. Pistol is factory engraved with about 50% coverage NY-style foliate arabesque patterns. Top of bbl is mounted with a brass pin sight with a groove rear sight in the top of the frame. Top of bbl cluster has Remington’s and Elliot’s patent markings. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 7500 of these little revolvers were produced in the period 1863 into the 1870’s. While these little revolvers are not uncommon, they are rarely encountered with orig finish and good mechanical order. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its orig nickel finish with losses on the muzzle face with some light pitting. Trigger and hammer spring retain orig blue turned plum. Grips are extremely fine with no discernible flaws and retain great fire. Mechanics are fine. Worn dark bores. 4-38832 JR303 (4,000-6,000)
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. |