I am contemplating selling my pair of Remington .41 rimfire derringers but know very little about them. At a glance they appear the same, but there are minor differences that make me think they may be different models. Any help would be appreciated.
I hope the 3 slideshows I made work here. The first one shows both pieces together. They are labeled 108 and 249 (for SN). The writing on top of the rib is positioned a little different between them, and the front sight is shaped different. One is flat and the other is taller. Are they 'brothers' or more like 'cousins'?
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire both
The next link shows SN 108. The front sight is taller than for 249 and there is a small crack at the top edge of the righthand grip. The Remington stamp on top goes all the way back almost to the hinge.
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire SN 108
The last link shows SN 249. The front sight is flatter and does not come to a peak like 108. Also, the stamping on top stops well short of the hinge. It has interesting grips. They are well worn with both of them sporting a hand carved X at the top of each grip. I don't know the history of this piece. Could the Xs be for 'victims' from ye old riverboat gambling
You will see in one picture that I have a set of replacement grips that can go with this piece.
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire SN 249
I've included photos of both hinges. I don't see any cracks.
Any advice as to model(s), condition, desireability, etc, will be much appreciated.
I hope the 3 slideshows I made work here. The first one shows both pieces together. They are labeled 108 and 249 (for SN). The writing on top of the rib is positioned a little different between them, and the front sight is shaped different. One is flat and the other is taller. Are they 'brothers' or more like 'cousins'?
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire both
The next link shows SN 108. The front sight is taller than for 249 and there is a small crack at the top edge of the righthand grip. The Remington stamp on top goes all the way back almost to the hinge.
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire SN 108
The last link shows SN 249. The front sight is flatter and does not come to a peak like 108. Also, the stamping on top stops well short of the hinge. It has interesting grips. They are well worn with both of them sporting a hand carved X at the top of each grip. I don't know the history of this piece. Could the Xs be for 'victims' from ye old riverboat gambling
You will see in one picture that I have a set of replacement grips that can go with this piece.
http://s119.photobucket.com/user/colreed1/slideshow/41 rimfire SN 249
I've included photos of both hinges. I don't see any cracks.
Any advice as to model(s), condition, desireability, etc, will be much appreciated.