Colt Second Model London Deringer Pistol

Description:

Colt Second Model London Deringer Pistol, c. 1870-90, serial number 8513, bone grips, engraved steel frame, top of the barrel marked COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO/HARTFORD CT. USA/NO 2, the left side of the barrel marked R. JONES/MANCHESTER ST/LIVERPOOL, barrel lg. 2 1/2, overall lg. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: From the collection of L.D. Eberhart to the consignor.

Note: This gun is pictured on page 70 of The Collecting of Deringers Manufactured by Moore, National, and Colt, by L.D. Eberhart.
Estimate $1,800-2,000

in overall very good condition, and the action functions properly.


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