Engraved E. Remington & Sons No. 1 Vest Pocket Pistol

These "Saw Handle Derringers" were manufactured in 1865-1888. The vast majority were plain, but this example has beautiful period retailer applied floral scroll and pointer dog scene engraving, with an arrow on top of the barrel. The top has the two-line address and patent marking, and the serial number is on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, and in pencil inside both grip panels. It is fitted with a pair of smooth antique ivory grips.

Condition: Fine, retains 40% of the period retailer applied silver plated finish with the balance mostly a dark grey patina, a few small patches of light oxidation, and mostly crisp engraving. The grips are also fine with a few tight, darkened hairline age cracks and attractively aged tone. Mechanically excellent.