December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Colt introduced these classic .41 RF derringers around 1870. This example is fitted with a silver plated standard barrel with italic "COLT" marking and half moon sight. Barrel and brass frame are expertly engraved in the factory style with well-executed foliate scroll and punch dot backgrounds. Gold-washed trigger and hammer. Grips are 2-piece smooth mother of pearl marked on the inside of each panel with matching serial numbers. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains the vast majority of its plating with only minor losses. Frame exhibits a very pleasing mellow patina. The majority of gold wash is displayed on trigger and hammer. Grips are excellent. Strong bore with mild cleaned oxidation spots. Mechanically fine.