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Antique Remington Vest Pocket Derringer

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Antique Remington Vest Pocket Derringer
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Antique Remington Vest Pocket Single Shot Spurtrigger Derringer, #4107, .41 RF cal., 3.75'' round-to-octagonal barrel with pin front sight, marked with maker's name, address and 1861-64 patent dates in two lines on top flat; No. 3 size frame with unique hinged ''split breech'', auto extraction, central hammer, and integral spurtrigger sheath and gripstraps; varnished two-piece rosewood grips. Mfg'd ca. 1865-88, originally with full nickel-plated finish. Condition is very good. Metal surfaces retain approx. 85% bright original nickel with a quarter-inch patch missing on right frame and discoloration/minor finish etching to hammer and frame, split breech and gripstraps, light knackering to butt. Grips are sound and smooth with a later coat of linseed oil. Action is smooth; bore is clean with light etching and pronounced rifling. Est.: $600-$900. (Antique)