GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
EXCEPTIONAL COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER WITH IVORY GRIPS.COLT3RD MODEL DERRINGER3653741RF SHORTIVORYCal. 41 RF Short. Blue and silver finish with 2-1/2" rnd bbl, German silver half-moon front sight & large "COLT" on top. Left side of frame is marked "41 CAL". Mounted with 2-pc, smooth ivory grips. This was the highest production of the 3 models of the Colt Derringer, however, very few are found with high orig finish. They were extremely popular with gamblers, gentlemen and ladies for their ease of concealment and reasonably powerful short range cartridge. CONDITION: Very fine-extra fine. Bbl retains about 97% glossy orig blue with some minor flaking on each side. Frame retains virtually all of its orig silver finish that is lightly oxidized. Screws retain most of their bright fire blue and the hammer bright case colors. "Certifiable antique elephant ivory" grips have a couple of age lines, otherwise are fine with a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 50140-11 JS190 (7,500-12,500)