GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
SCARCE VERY FINE CASED REMINGTON-ELLIOT DERRINGER WITH PEARL GRIPS. REMINGTON DERNINGER 32688 32 Cal. 32 RF. Nickel finish with 3-3/8″ 4-bbl cluster, tiny half moon front sight with company address & patent dates on side ribs. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by an orig black leatherette covered, hinged lid, burgundy velvet lined box. Interior has contoured dividers for the pistol with two empty compartments. According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms there were about 18,000 of these revolvers produced in the period 1863-1888 . They were very popular with gamblers & ladies due to their larger caliber and rapid fire and are rarely found today with high orig finish or in orig boxes. PROVENANCE: Ex-Herb Glass 1980; Ex-Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its strong orig nickel finish with slight muzzle edge wear and light dulling from handling; grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with scattered light pitting. Box lid is detached but could be easily repaired; interior is moderately faded and lightly soiled with one re-glued partition. 50412-47 JS (5,000-7,000)