Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is proud to present these incredible single shot pistols today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Bookcase Derringer Consecutive Set!
The Colt Bookcase Derringer Pair was introduced in the early 1960s with only a limited number manufactured!
The Colt Bookcase Derringer Pair was introduced in the early 1960s with only a limited number manufactured!
SPECIFICATIONS:
*These Colts have the same specifications for both pistols*
*These Colts have the same specifications for both pistols*
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Bookcase Derringer Pair
Serial: 12922N/12923N
Date of Manufacture: Early 1960s
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Synthetic Ivory
Action: Single
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
With the advent of double-actions and semi-automatics, one would assume Colt was finished with single-shot Deringers. But the popularity of television westerns during the 1950s and ’60s inspired Colt to reissue the Thuer Deringer 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.
Contents:
This Colt Bookcase Derringer Pair will ship with the original unique hardcover "Colt Derringers" labeled book with red velvet lining and remains in what we believe to be New Old Stock condition showing no indications of use or handling that we can see! Please examine the many high resolution photos for a closer look.
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: Bookcase Derringer Pair
Serial: 12922N/12923N
Date of Manufacture: Early 1960s
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Synthetic Ivory
Action: Single
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 Deringers 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 Deringers. But the popularity of television westerns during the 1950s and ’60s inspired Colt to reissue the Thuer Deringer 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.
Contents:
This Colt Bookcase Derringer Pair will ship with the original unique hardcover "Colt Derringers" labeled book with red velvet lining and remains in what we believe to be New Old Stock condition showing no indications of use or handling that we can see! Please examine the many high resolution photos for a closer look.
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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