Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 4200 Original Machine Guns This is sold as a

This is sold as a display piece

functional condition with almost all of the original black paint present

being so awkward to use

Obvious period correct hand-finishing file marks are present inside the holes and the grip of the knife

The badges on this example are somewhat rare

Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 4200 Original Machine Guns This is sold as aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of Colt's Third Model . 41cal Single Shot Derringer Pistol, often called the "Thuer" model or "New Model" derringer. Colt had originally gotten into the Single Shot derringer market through their purchase of the National Arms company in 1870. Their design utilized a rotating barrel, and Colt started production immediately, giving rise to the 1st and 2nd models of the pistol. However, at around