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BRITISH Proofed COLT “Thuer” Deringer .41 Pistol
Guns International #: 100829583 Seller's Inventory #: 21726
Category: Colt Pistols - Derringer - Colt Pistols - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
BRITISH Proofed COLT “Thuer” Deringer .41 Pistol
Fine HIDEOUT Self-Defense Pocket Pistol
Here we present a Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer, also known as the New Model Deringer, made circa 1905. 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. 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.
This example features a nickel pated frame, very nice walnut grips, casehardened trigger and hammer and a high polish blued barrel. The serial number is located inside the grips. British proofs are located on the underside of the barrel: Crowned/P and Crowned/V.
Overall condition is fine. Over 90% of the nickel remains on the frame. About 10% of the blue on the barrel around the ejector has been preserved. The grips are very good. The bore and the action are fine.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 2-1/2 inches in length.
Caliber: .41 rimfire
The bore is in fine condition and the firing mechanism is excellent.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a great example of Colt’s Thuer Model Deringer, complete with British proof marks for your collection.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$900
#21726
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes