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WILD WEST Era COLT Single Shot “THUER” .41 RF Derringer C&R HIDEOUT PISTOL TURN OF THE CENTURY Era Self-Defense Pistol
Guns International #: 103192637 Seller's Inventory #: 255120
Category: Colt Pistols - Derringer - Colt Pistols
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
WILD WEST Era COLT Single Shot “THUER” .41 RF Derringer C&R HIDEOUT PISTOL
TURN OF THE CENTURY Era Self-Defense Pistol
Here we present a C&R Colt Third Model Thuer Derringer, also known as the New Model Derringer, 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 purchased National Arms Company and began producing a Derringer pistol based on its design. This became Colt’s First Model Derringer, 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 Derringer. Both of these pistols were chambered for .41 rimfire. This example’s serial number is “16150”, making it likely made in the 1880s to the 1890s, but because there are no firm production numbers by year, it must be listed as C&R.
In the same year, a Colt employee, F. Alexander Thuer, patented an altogether different design. His Derringer 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 Derringer 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. Excellent action. Legible markings. Solid, fine grips. The bore has retained a nice shimmer, has a lightly frosted appearance, and serviceable rifling.
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.
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$1150
#255120
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes