Extremely rare antique cased Remington, Vest Pocket
Extremely rare antique cased Remington, Vest Pocket Pistol, AKA "Saw Handle Derringer", manufactured 1865-1888, .22 RIMFIRE caliber, single shot, with hammer doubling as a breech block, 3 1/4" round barrel, with octagon breech made integral with frame. Believed to be factory engraved in silver finish with pearl grips, SN 10032, on top of frame strap is marked "REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. PATENT OCTOBER 1, 1861". Sold in original fitted burl walnut hinged box. Pistol is accompanied by a carved pearl handle Dirk with heavy cross guard, measures 7 1/2" overall with 4 1/4" blade. Dirk is accompanied by a hand engraved silver sheath with belt clip. Fitted case has ammo block for .22 short, case measures 8" long x 5" wide x 1 3/4" thick with inlaid brass bandings, and fancy inlaid medallion in center of top. These cased models are very desirable among collectors.
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Extremely rare antique cased Remington, Vest Pocket Pistol, AKA "Saw Handle Derringer", manufactured 1865-1888, .22 RIMFIRE caliber, single shot, with hammer doubling as a breech block, 3 1/4" round barrel, with octagon breech made integral with frame. Believed to be factory engraved in silver finish with pearl grips, SN 10032, on top of frame strap is marked "REMINGTONS ILION N.Y. PATENT OCTOBER 1, 1861". Sold in original fitted burl walnut hinged box. Pistol is accompanied by a carved pearl handle Dirk with heavy cross guard, measures 7 1/2" overall with 4 1/4" blade. Dirk is accompanied by a hand engraved silver sheath with belt clip. Fitted case has ammo block for .22 short, case measures 8" long x 5" wide x 1 3/4" thick with inlaid brass bandings, and fancy inlaid medallion in center of top. These cased models are very desirable among collectors.
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