Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 5227 Ancient The carrying bands have a

The carrying bands have a very nice hand carved leaf motif

These mounts are retained by dome head screws

All of the patent information is still visible on both brass retainers on each side of the belt

showing a lovely gray oxidized patina overall

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Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 5227 Ancient The carrying bands have aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely 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