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3RD MODEL 3RD VARIATION COLT DERINGER WITH LEATHER HOLSTER, CUT AWAY STYLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
3RD MODEL 3RD VARIATION COLT DERINGER WITH LEATHER HOLSTER, CUT AWAY STYLE
SN 36999. 41 cal. short rim fire. This gun is factory engraved in the "C" class overall and has the orig ivory grips. The "E" in the SN shows it was chosen at the factory for engraving. It includes a British Proof mark on the bottom of the bbl. PROVENANCE: L.D. Eberhart Collection. CONDITION: The gun which was overall silver plated retains only traces on the interiors only. The gun has seen use but no abuse. It has the "E" classification in front of the SN which denotes that it was sent out for engraving. The engraving patterns denote many of the characteristics of the Nimschke shop. A good bit of the hammer & trigger case color is still remaining. The ivory grips which are factory orig to the piece have mellow yellow age patina with age cracks but no separations. The gun is a rare variation, very highly engraved & exceptional for its 3rd variation. It is accompanied by a period leather holster which is suede-lined on the inside & smooth brown leather on the exterior with white thread stitching. It is a cut-away type holster which only a 3rd Model will fit. It is in excellent condition with slight scuffing on the rear of the holster loop. 4-47444 DE64