Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns 28 Squadron of the Royal

28 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps was formed on 7 November 1915 at RAF Gosport

The arming screw and chain are present w/ the screw being marked in red "Scharf"

however it is only about 2/3 complete

as indicated on the short note written on the liner by the USGI that captured it

casualty in mine disposal was in 1942

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns 28 Squadron of the RoyalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely nickel plated 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.