Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 5227 Ancient M-7 LAUNCHER

M-7 LAUNCHER

The bell retains its thick steel chain and iron clapper and is in full working order

which continued in use even after they became more wide spread

produced sometime during the 1980s/90s for use in reenactment and possible film productions

It is marked S

Original U.S. Colt 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41 Caliber Rimfire - Matching Serial 5227 Ancient M-7 LAUNCHEROriginal 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