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COLT THIRD MODEL DERINGER. circa 1880s

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
COLT THIRD MODEL DERINGER. circa 1880s
<B>COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER. Circa 1880s</B></I> - Early standard model with high hammer, serial number 12734. All numbers, including grips match. All features standard as manufactured. Action functions. <BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Strong factory blue on barrel, approximately seventy percent, mainly on right side and top of barrel. Brass frame has a uniform satin patina. Strong case hardening on hammer. Grips retain about half of their original shellac. Staked in front right is missing but easily replaced. Interestingly, the barrel retaining screw is from an early raised bolster variant but appears to have been with this pistol forever.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)