Details of Lot 11
COLT
A .41 CENTREFIRE NO.2 MODEL DERRINGER, NO. 8318

2 1/2-inch swing-out barrel with flat top surface, central hammer and spur trigger, chequered walnut grips, contemporary London black powder proof

Flayderman notes that it is likely that less than two hundred centrefire examples were built, with most being sold through Colt's London agency. The frame on this model is marked 'C' just in front of the trigger. The contemporary London proof marks make it highly likely that this is one of these.

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.

Sold for £240
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
14 December 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply