GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXTREMELY FINE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER WITH PEARL GRIPS.COLT3RD DERRINGER2071641RF SHORTCal. 4l RF Short. Silver finish with 2-1/2" rnd bbl, half-moon front sight & large "COLT" on top. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc bird head pearl grips. Pistol is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with about 60-70% coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background on the frame with feather patterns each side of the front frame. Sides of the bbl are engraved to match with an engraved arrow running through the Colt name which is inside a scroll. They were extremely popular with both ladies and gentlemen in the Victorian era for their small size and ease of concealment. Only a few were engraved and of those extremely few survive today, especially those by Nimschke. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig silver finish that is lightly oxidized, with some minor pimpling on left side of bbl. Grips are extremely fine with great fire and color. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 50140-10 JS189 (7,500-12,500)