GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT #3 THUER SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.COLT#3 THUER28541 RFCal 41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 2-1/2" rnd bbl, half moon front sight and large "COLT" on top. Mounted with 2-pc birdhead walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Pistol is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with about 70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Front sides of the frame are engraved in Mr. Nimschke's feather patterns and the backstrap & buttstrap in his typical geometric patterns. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains most of its orig nickel somewhat thin on rear sides of the frame. Grips show moderate/heavy high point wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with heavy pitting. 51785-2 JRL (4,000-6,000)