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Experimental Long Barrel Colt Third Model Derringer
Guns International #: 102271235 Seller's Inventory #: AH0261
Category: Colt Pistols - Derringer - Derringer Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Cisco's Gallery
Company: Ciscos Gallery
Member Since: 9/2/16
First Name: Sam
Last Name: Kennedy
State: Idaho
Zip: 83814
Country: United States
Phone: (208) 769-7575
Fax: (208) 769-7575
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Number of Active Listings: 561
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, certified funds, cashiers checks, money orders, and personal checks (items shipped when cleared). 3% surcharge on firearm purchases made with a credit card.
About Us: Cisco’s Rare & Exceptional deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define America and the Wild West. The collection is both diverse and expansive, including historic antique western firearms, artifacts, antiques, fine art, and western home furnishings. Our store, located in scenic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is filled from floor to ceiling with pieces that spark romantic tales of the western frontier. Cisco’s inventory of authentic Native American art and artifacts is among the finest in the world featuring Navajo rugs, baskets, beadwork, totems, pipes, southwest jewelry and more!
Description:
Interesting and rare experimental style long barrel Colt Third Model Derringer. 22 RF, 8 7/8" round barrel, bright finish, absent grip, serial #8709. Good working order. Colt employee I.C. Brezina was charged with modifying Colt's 3rd Model Derringer to create a pistol to compete with the Stevens type pocket rifles which were very popular at the time. Only a handful of these early prototypes are known according to p. 288 of "The Book of Colt Firearms" by Wilson. This example is chambered in .22 RF and the only markings are the serial number on the left of the grip frame. The extra length was attached 2 3/8" from the breech. It very well may be the longest barreled example known within the handfull of previously discovered prototype derringers in this rare group. It displays characteristics of these prototypes such being left in the white and file marks present, yet the workmanship on the stretched barrel (including the half-moon front sight) follows Colt's excellent factory standards. A very rare and most likely unique Colt experimental prototype! The consignor notes that this example was found in Connecticut, not far from the Colt factory. Provenance: The Gary Burghoff Collection. FFL required.
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Third Model
Serial Number: 8709
Barrel Length: 8 7/8