Guns International #: 102648827
Seller's Inventory #: 228604
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Guns International #: 102648827
Category - Colt Pistols - Derringer
- Handguns - American Pistols
CASED COLT THUER DERINGER .41 Hideout Nickel & Blue Riverboat Gambler
C&R Late 1800s/Early 1900s HIDEOUT Self-Defense Pistol
Description: CASED COLT THUER DERINGER .41 Hideout Nickel & Blue Riverboat Gambler C&R Late 1800s/Early 1900s HIDEOUT Self-Defense Pistol Here we present a C&R Cased 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 example’s serial number is “20095”, making it likely made in the late 1890s to early1900s, but because there is no firm production numbers by year, it must be listed as C&R. Both of 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 blue and nickel finish with rosewood grips. Fitted case with cleaning rod and space for cartridges. The action is excellent. The bore is very fine, bright with good rifling. The grips are solid. The small leather covered case is in fine shape with a metal cartridge holder. The case measures approximately 5-3/8” x 3-3/8” x 1-3/8”. This is a super neat little set! 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 $2400 #228604 Price: $2,400.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102648827
Seller's Inventory #: 228604
Guns International #: 102648827
Seller's Inventory #: 228604