SteyrAUG
02-07-17, 00:40
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Third series (no serial number), original Remington .41 Derringer. This dates it from sometime after 1889 but before 1910 when markings where changed from "REMINGTON ARMS CO, ILION NY" to "REMINGTON-U.M.C.CO.ILION,N.Y." and were also serial numbered.
Most of the original nickel finish is intact, still has original grips and perhaps most amazing of all the top hinge isn't cracked or damaged. This is something of a difficult trifecta when it comes to original Remington Derringers, especially the part about the top hinge.
From the time when I saw my first rerun of "The Wild, Wild West" when I was about 10 years old I knew one day I'd have to have one. Every time James West produced the "sleeve gun" Derringer it was more impressive than Sean Connery with his PPK.
Over the years I almost bought one many times. Almost bought a Davis Arms copy until I got one and saw what complete junk they are. When American Derringer made high grade copies I almost bought one in .357 magnum and contemplated one in .44 magnum but prices and recoil considerations kept me at bay.
But about 10 years ago when people were still scrambling to get a AR or AK before we get another ban, I came across this example at a fair price and grabbed it before some episode of "Tales of the Gun" created a demand and drove prices north.
It's quite a feeling to want something for 30 years and then finally get one, especially the right one. Been there several times with other firearms from Lugers to MP5s but typically it didn't take decades for me to finally grab one. That is one thing that is neat about period "old west" guns, they are out there - but you have to do a lot of looking to get the right one.
Now I just need a original 19th century Single Action Army, that could prove to require another 30 years. After all, it's going to have to match my Derringer.
http://i.imgur.com/AIMkkEr.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/acGSzjR.jpg
Third series (no serial number), original Remington .41 Derringer. This dates it from sometime after 1889 but before 1910 when markings where changed from "REMINGTON ARMS CO, ILION NY" to "REMINGTON-U.M.C.CO.ILION,N.Y." and were also serial numbered.
Most of the original nickel finish is intact, still has original grips and perhaps most amazing of all the top hinge isn't cracked or damaged. This is something of a difficult trifecta when it comes to original Remington Derringers, especially the part about the top hinge.
From the time when I saw my first rerun of "The Wild, Wild West" when I was about 10 years old I knew one day I'd have to have one. Every time James West produced the "sleeve gun" Derringer it was more impressive than Sean Connery with his PPK.
Over the years I almost bought one many times. Almost bought a Davis Arms copy until I got one and saw what complete junk they are. When American Derringer made high grade copies I almost bought one in .357 magnum and contemplated one in .44 magnum but prices and recoil considerations kept me at bay.
But about 10 years ago when people were still scrambling to get a AR or AK before we get another ban, I came across this example at a fair price and grabbed it before some episode of "Tales of the Gun" created a demand and drove prices north.
It's quite a feeling to want something for 30 years and then finally get one, especially the right one. Been there several times with other firearms from Lugers to MP5s but typically it didn't take decades for me to finally grab one. That is one thing that is neat about period "old west" guns, they are out there - but you have to do a lot of looking to get the right one.
Now I just need a original 19th century Single Action Army, that could prove to require another 30 years. After all, it's going to have to match my Derringer.