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Fine Colt No. 2 Deringer Pistol

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Fine Colt No. 2 Deringer Pistol
serial #1945, 41 RF, 2 1/2'' barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small spots of light oxidation and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. The barrel of this lovely deringer retains about 65% original bright blue appearing stronger under ambient light and showing some overall flaking to a pleasant mild gray-brown patina. The frame retains much of its original silver finish taking on a fine dark tarnish and mixing with areas of mild pewter patina and brown speckling. The hammer retains almost all of its vibrant case case-hardened colors while the shell extractor and screw heads show nice brilliant fire blue. The frame shows crisp factory engraving with a wide foliate flourish on either side and all original markings are crisp and clear, the underside of the barrel with period London proofs. The checkered walnut grips remain in excellent condition retaining almost all of their original varnish showing some scattered light dings and a small scuff at the rear of the left panel. Grip fit is excellent and the wide diamond checkering is strong. The barrel locks up solidly and the action seems to function well mechanically. This is a very handsome deringer for the Colt collector, which appears to have seen very little actual use. (13B11199-124) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)