Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns and the two motorised regiments

and the two motorised regiments were given the titles "Theodor Eicke" and "Totenkopf"

The original khaki cloth covering is intact and worn but retains its original color well

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

The original black "anodized" finish is still mostly present

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

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns and the two motorised regimentsOriginal 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.