Colt No. 3 Derringer - The Firearms Forum

RSmillie · 08-17-2012, 04:10 PM

Trying to get an approximate value on a gun from my father's estate. I am not knowledgable about guns but believe the following is correct:

Colt No 3 Derringer
Type no. 1 Thuer Model 1875 - 1890 ?
Seriel # 24891
Ivory grips
2.5" barrel
41 calier
single shot rim fire

hrf · 08-17-2012, 04:59 PM

Welcome back.

Your photos are a little better than those posted last year but the side views are still fuzzy. For detail, a camera with macro setting used in natural light is best.

Flayderman's Guide states approx. 48,000 made ca. 1870-1912, which may date yours 1890s, and lists value range from $275 for Good condition to $650 for Fine condition. If the nickel plating is original (appears to be in top view) it should fall at top of that range, and the ivory grips will add a premium (assuming both are intact).

08-17-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
RSmillie Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	Colt No. 3 Derringer Trying to get an approximate value on a gun from my father's estate. I am not knowledgable about guns but believe the following is correct: Colt No 3 Derringer Type no. 1 Thuer Model 1875 - 1890 ? Seriel # 24891 Ivory grips 2.5" barrel 41 calier single shot rim fire Attached Images -->

08-17-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: Colt No. 3 Derringer Welcome back. Your photos are a little better than those posted last year but the side views are still fuzzy. For detail, a camera with macro setting used in natural light is best. Flayderman's Guide states approx. 48,000 made ca. 1870-1912, which may date yours 1890s, and lists value range from $275 for Good condition to $650 for Fine condition. If the nickel plating is original (appears to be in top view) it should fall at top of that range, and the ivory grips will add a premium (assuming both are intact).