Prof Young
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My daughter inherited these from her step father.
The 380 colt has "Patented April 20,1897 Dec. 22, 1903" on the side. Does that mean the thing was manufactured in 1903 or earlier? It also has "Colts PT. F. A. MFG CO Hartford. CT USA" on it. "Colt Automatic calibre.380 hammerless" on the other side. Right in front of the ejection port there are two notches filed in metal.
What can you tell me?
The derringers is a 22 LR. "RECK" is stamped on one side with some very small symbols that don't photograph well and "Manufactured in West Germany" stamped on the barrel.
What can you tell me?
Live well, be safe
Prof Young
The 380 colt has "Patented April 20,1897 Dec. 22, 1903" on the side. Does that mean the thing was manufactured in 1903 or earlier? It also has "Colts PT. F. A. MFG CO Hartford. CT USA" on it. "Colt Automatic calibre.380 hammerless" on the other side. Right in front of the ejection port there are two notches filed in metal.
What can you tell me?
The derringers is a 22 LR. "RECK" is stamped on one side with some very small symbols that don't photograph well and "Manufactured in West Germany" stamped on the barrel.
What can you tell me?
Live well, be safe
Prof Young