{"product_id":"elliots-patent-remington-4-shot-rimfire-derringer","title":"Elliots Patent Remington 4 Shot Rimfire Derringer","description":"\u003ch3\u003e Mid 19th Century U.S. Remington 4 Shot 0.32\" Calibre Rimfire Derringer Of The Elliots Patent Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cracking little 4 shot Rimfire Derringer or pocket pistol of a design that looks way ahead of its years and despite the look of the butt it actually sits in the hand very comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn production between 1863 and 1888 up to about 22,000 of these (and the 5 shot 0.22\" calibre) were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial number of this one is 6840 which is stamped on the inside of the frame and the underside of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn small but clear writing on the right side of the barrel cluster is stamped \"Elliots Patent May 29. 1850-Oct1. 1861 and on the left side is stamped \"Manufactured by E Remington and Sons. Ilion. N.Y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork is a very pleasant and smooth grey steel and in good condition with only one small spot of visible corrosion on the top R\/H barrel close to the breach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the double action only mechanism is crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two piece grips are of gutta percha and are in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel drops forwards for loading once a small lug beneath the barrel cluster is pulled forward and the trigger system is quite unique (please see the video).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very handsome and unique looking piece in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel lengths 8.5cm, Overall length 13cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable, ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023850983752,"sku":"479","price":925.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/479.1.jpg?v=1788866297","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/elliots-patent-remington-4-shot-rimfire-derringer","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}