Guns International #: 102993948
Seller's Inventory #: 247528
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Guns International #: 102993948
Category - Colt Pistols
- Colt Pistols - Derringer
WILD WEST Era COLT Single Shot “THUER” .41 RF Deringer C&R HIDEOUT PISTOL
Description: WILD WEST Era COLT Single Shot “THUER” .41 RF Deringer C&R HIDEOUT PISTOL Late 1800s/Early 1900s Self-Defense Pistol Here we present a C&R Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer, also known as the New Model Deringer, made between 1875 and 1912. During this span, Colt manufactured 45,000 of these deringers. The serial number series ran from 1 to 45,000, though the yearly production numbers are not known. In 1870 Colt’s purchased National Arms Company and began producing a Deringer pistol based on its design. This became Colt’s First Model Deringer, and it was Colt’s first single shot pistol. It was followed in quick succession by a very similar pistol, called Colt’s Second Model Deringer. This is the early variant with the high spur hammer and rounded bolster on the frame which was very likely to have been manufactured very early on in the 1870 to 1912 production run. This example’s serial number is “1666”, making it likely made shortly after production began, but because there are no firm production numbers by year, it must be listed as C&R. These pistols were chambered for .41 rimfire and featured a barrel that rotated counter-clockwise for loading and unloading. In the same year, a Colt employee, F. Alexander Thuer, patented an altogether different design. His Deringer had a barrel that pivoted to the right on a vertical axis for loading and unloading. Instead of using a manually operated latch to open, his used a very positive, spring-loaded catch and detent that did not require anything but a firm twist of the barrel. This spring-loaded catch also acted as an automatic ejector, which was very handy for a single shot self-defense pistol. These were sold alongside the other two models as the Third Model Deringer but are now known to many as the Thuer Model. The Thuer was far and away the most successful of the three. These were very refined, very handy conceal and carry pieces all the way through 1912, when semi-automatic firearms took the lion’s share of the market. The overall condition is fine. Original nickel finish. The action is strong. Bright, rifled bore. Sharp markings. Both grips are fine. The grip screw threads are worn causing the screw to intermittently fall out when handled. Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 2-1/2 inches. Caliber: .41 Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1300 #247528 Price: $1,300.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102993948
Seller's Inventory #: 247528
Guns International #: 102993948
Seller's Inventory #: 247528