SCARCE COLT LONDON AGENCY MARKED THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERINGER PISTOL WITH RODDA CASE.

SN 24141. Cal. .41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, tiny half moon front sight & large “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc bird head burl walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Left side of frame has the tiny London Agency Rampant Colt & “C” marking. This marking was applied after Samuel Colt’s relative, Baron Frederick Von Oppen took over the agency and noticed that there were counterfeit Colt products being sold. He ordered that all authentic Colt products passing through the London Agency be stamped with this small mark. Accompanied by a small burgundy leather covered, purple velvet and silk fabric lined metal case, French fitted in the bottom for the pistol in one compartment and a cigar holder in the other compartment containing four early, thin cigars. Inside the pistol compartment lid is embossed in gold “R.B. RODDA & CO / LONDON & CALCUTTA”. Right rear of pistol compartment has a small covered compartment. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains90-92% strong orig nickel with light flaking on left bbl flat. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the trigger & screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few chips in the varnish & retain most of their orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case has a loose frame, otherwise is fine showing light to moderate wear. Interior is bright purple fabric. 4-48068 JR234 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 1279

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1279	$8,050.00	SCARCE COLT LONDON AGENCY MARKED THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERINGER PISTOL WITH RODDA CASE. SN 24141. Cal. .41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, tiny half moon front sight & large “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc bird head burl walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Left side of frame has the tiny London Agency Rampant Colt & “C” marking. This marking was applied after Samuel Colt’s relative, Baron Frederick Von Oppen took over the agency and noticed that there were counterfeit Colt products being sold. He ordered that all authentic Colt products passing through the London Agency be stamped with this small mark. Accompanied by a small burgundy leather covered, purple velvet and silk fabric lined metal case, French fitted in the bottom for the pistol in one compartment and a cigar holder in the other compartment containing four early, thin cigars. Inside the pistol compartment lid is embossed in gold “R.B. RODDA & CO / LONDON & CALCUTTA”. Right rear of pistol compartment has a small covered compartment. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains90-92% strong orig nickel with light flaking on left bbl flat. Hammer retains brilliant case colors and the trigger & screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few chips in the varnish & retain most of their orig factory finish. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. Case has a loose frame, otherwise is fine showing light to moderate wear. Interior is bright purple fabric. 4-48068 JR234 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 1279 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE COLT LONDON AGENCY MARKED THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERINGER PISTOL WITH RODDA CASE.