Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 U.S. Navy and the proof marks on

and the proof marks on the side and by the trigger guard are still crisp

Oval tsuba (cross guard) with plain blacked brass cherry blossom menuki (grip decoration)

This fabulous chest is beautifully lined in rich blue velvet lining with compartments for bullet mold

and is not retained well at all with much of the leather missing and cracked wood

A few snaps have popped and the overall condition is used

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 U.S. Navy and the proof marks onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely nickel plated 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.