1875 - 1912 American Colt No.3 First Model .41 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Factory Brass Frame Single Shot Derringer With Pivot Barrel. Sn 23598 derringer .41 Short Rimfire Deringer

1875 - 1912 American Colt No.3 First Model .41 Rim Fire Obsolete Calibre Factory Brass Frame Single Shot Derringer With Pivot Barrel. Sn 23598 - 23598

An excellent original .41 Cal Rim Fire, Colt No.3 derringer. Production ran from 1875 through until 1912. The No.3 came in several different variations, or models, with changes being made to the shape of the hammer or the size of the grips. This is the No.3 1st model with the straight hammer, as opposed to the slanted hammer of the 2nd model, or larger grips of the 3rd model. It has a sheathed trigger. Its 2 ½” steel barrel correctly pivots to the right for loading (the hammer must be at half cock to pivot the barrel). The pistol is 5” overall length. The barrel has a brass blade fore sight. Its rifled bore has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The top of the barrel is signed by the manufacturer ‘Colt’. It has its original undamaged American walnut grips which are secured with a single recessed brass screw bolt. The serial numbers are often stamped beneath the grips and are not visible unless the grips are removed (we have not removed the grips). Its loading and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB as an obsolete calibre rim fire derringer no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23598 (drawers office)

£695.00