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Scarce Blue Finish Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol with Extremely Rare Original Box Marked Blued

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:8,500.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Scarce Blue Finish Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol with Extremely Rare Original Box Marked Blued
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Estimate: $8500 - 12000
Manufactured from 1865 to 1888, the Remington No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol is also known as the Saw Handle Derringer. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date marking, and the matching serial number is marked on the left side of the frame under the grip and on the underside of the barrel. Fitted with nicely figured smooth walnut grips. The butt is marked with "KM 640" in white. This is the collector inventory number for the famous Karl Moldenauer collection. Complete with an original black two piece bow with the "Vest Pocket Pistol" label on the inside of the lid and the bottom of the box is marked "VEST POCKET PISTOL/1 Shot No. 22 Cartridge,/BLUED.". In the box is an original cleaning rod.
BBL: 3 1/4 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 22
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: B3711
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 75% bright original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The hammer retains most of the original bright niter blue finish. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. The box is very good with the exception of a separated long flap from the lid, (in the box), and a separated lid corner and some edge repairs. One will look a long time to find another Remington Vest.