Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historic single-shot pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Fourth Model Derringer Prototype!
This one-of-a-kind example will ship with a packet containing numerous technical drawings, as well as a feasibility study done by Colt on the feasibility of bringing back the derringer. The included paperwork lays out the early experiments carried out by Colt engineers, Some of the requirements the new pistol must meet, testing procedures, manufacturing procedures, materials, tooling requirements, cost per unit to produce, and more!
Do not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Colt History. This pistol would be the centerpiece of an entire collection! Please view the many highly detailed photos above for an overview of some of the information contained inside this packet!
This one-of-a-kind example will ship with a packet containing numerous technical drawings, as well as a feasibility study done by Colt on the feasibility of bringing back the derringer. The included paperwork lays out the early experiments carried out by Colt engineers, Some of the requirements the new pistol must meet, testing procedures, manufacturing procedures, materials, tooling requirements, cost per unit to produce, and more!
Do not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Colt History. This pistol would be the centerpiece of an entire collection! Please view the many highly detailed photos above for an overview of some of the information contained inside this packet!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Fourth Model Derringer (Prototype)
Range of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel/Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Although the Colt name is synonymous with revolvers, during the latter part of the 19th century the company produced a trio of .41 rimfire single-shots that set the stage for a popular .22 version years later. The First, Second and Third Model Derringers were Colt’s first cartridge handguns, (notwithstanding cap-and-ball conversions). Production started in 1870 for all three guns and ended in 1912 for the Alexander Thuer-designed Third Model.
With the advent of double-actions and semi-automatics, one would assume Colt was finished with single-shot Derringers. But the popularity of television westerns during the 1950s and ’60s inspired Colt to reissue the Thuer Derringer as the Fourth Model (made for Colt by Butler of New Haven, Conn., which later sold the guns under its own name) in .22 Short. Like the Third Model, it was loaded by placing the hammer on half-cock and pivoting the barrel to the right, which also ejected the cartridge case. From 1959 until 1963, First Series Fourth Models had an “N” serial number suffix, with 112,000 guns made. A Second Series, with a “D” suffix, was made from 1970 to 1973, with 25,000 produced.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Fourth Model Derringer (Prototype)
Range of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel/Blue
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Although the Colt name is synonymous with revolvers, during the latter part of the 19th century the company produced a trio of .41 rimfire single-shots that set the stage for a popular .22 version years later. The First, Second and Third Model Derringers were Colt’s first cartridge handguns, (notwithstanding cap-and-ball conversions). Production started in 1870 for all three guns and ended in 1912 for the Alexander Thuer-designed Third Model.
With the advent of double-actions and semi-automatics, one would assume Colt was finished with single-shot Derringers. But the popularity of television westerns during the 1950s and ’60s inspired Colt to reissue the Thuer Derringer as the Fourth Model (made for Colt by Butler of New Haven, Conn., which later sold the guns under its own name) in .22 Short. Like the Third Model, it was loaded by placing the hammer on half-cock and pivoting the barrel to the right, which also ejected the cartridge case. From 1959 until 1963, First Series Fourth Models had an “N” serial number suffix, with 112,000 guns made. A Second Series, with a “D” suffix, was made from 1970 to 1973, with 25,000 produced.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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