A Colt No3 Derringer.
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5 ¼” overall, 2 ¼” .41 calibre blued barrel with large sloping "COLT" on top of barrel with a dash at either end, with British proofs. Brass frame engraved “ .41 CAL” and stamped with rampant colt logo. Two-piece walnut grips Numbered 31231
Total number made 48000, between1870 - 1912. 3rd Model (Thuer) Derringers were all chambered in .41 caliber, manufactured circa 1875-1912, serial number range 1-45000, but precise yearly production numbers are unknown.
Circa 1900.
Some wear, engraving faint, rifling worn.