An Antique 19th Century US Remington Double Barrel, 41 Cal. Rim Fire Derringer Pistol
Stock Number: 50230
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A fine quality Antique 19th Century US Remington 41 Cal. Rim Fire, superposed DB Derringer Pistol, retaining a high % of it's original Blue finish. This is a type 2 Mark 111 model
Period
C 1888 -1911
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
North America
Description
Offered for Sale is a superb example of this very collectable Antique derringer pistol, made between 1866 to 1935. With 3″ superposed barrels, which pivot upwards for loading, facilitated by a pivoting key’ plus a sliding ejector to the LHS.
It has a high % of blue finish, now thinning, to a smooth fine patina, as has also the frame, and grip straps.
The action is very strong to 1/2 and full cock, activated by a sheathed trigger. The rifled bore is very good, ,with only very minor patches of wear. The hinges are sound and not cracked.
The original birds head grips are in checkered hard rubber, and are in very good condition.
This is the Type 11,, known as the 3rd Model, with “Remington Arms Co. Ilion.N.Y.” clealy stamped to the top barrel flat, indicating manufacture between 1888 to 1911, … total production 80000. .. No 433 is stamped to the rear of the bottom of the lower barrel….this will be a stock/production number.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
