December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Classic concealable derringer manufactured by Colt beginning circa 1870. Polished blue barrel with italic "COLT" marking and German silver half moon sight. Nickel plated frame with spur trigger and birds head butt. Grips are 2-piece walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bountiful amounts of original blue are retained on the barrel with some muzzle wear and thinning along the sides. Frame plating has a few minor spots of flaking on the right side but otherwise remains attractive and bright. The vast majority of nitre blue displayed on trigger and screws. Strong case colors present on hammer. Grips have some mild impressions and wear but remain fine overall. Excellent bore. Mechanically fine.