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Fine Factory Engraved Remington Over Under Derringer with Blue Finish

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Fine Factory Engraved Remington Over Under Derringer with Blue Finish
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This is en example of a rare blued finish factory engraved Type I or Model 2 derringer manufactured circa 1868 with manual extractor. The top of the barrel rib has the two line Remington address/Elliot patent date marking. A factory scroll engraving is featured on the frame sides, back strap and breech end of the top barrel. The barrel is numbered to the gun.
BBL: 3 inch ribbed
Stock:
Gauge: 41 RF
Finish: blue
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 4359
Condition: Fine. The derringer retains 30% bright original high polish blue finish with the balance an attractive mottled gray patina. 50% of the original niter blue remains on the hammer. The grips are very good with high edge wear and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. Factory engraved Remington Over/Under Derringers with blue finish are extremely rare.