Remington Elliot's Patent Ring Trigger "Zig-Zag" Derringer - 297

Less than 1,000 of these small pocket pistols were manufactured in 1861-1862. These were the first Remington firearms designed to fire metallic cartridges, with period advertisements listed them as "Elliott's Pocket Revolvers." Many have been lost or destroyed leaving few to fill their places in advanced Remington collections. They are difficult to find in any condition, let alone in the high condition this example is in. The left side of the frame has the standard three-line Elliot's patent marking, while the right of the frame has the standard three-line Remington address. It is fitted with a pin front sight on each of the six barrel ribs, a notch rear sight, and a pair of smooth gutta percha grips. Includes a walnut case with the interior hand carved to fit the gun, an included rare cleaning rod, as well as some cartridges (not included).

Condition: Very fine, retains 85% of the period retailer plated nickel finish with a few scattered patches of light flaking and the trigger showing mostly a smooth grey patina. The butt is polished bright. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine as period custom made with some scattered mild handling/storage wear. A rare opportunity to fill that void in your Remington collection with an exceptionally high condition Elliot's patent "zig-zag" derringer!