Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 U.S. Navy which has a Swas (Swas)

which has a Swas (Swas) in the center

Heym Waffenfabrik began making firearms in 1865 and is still in production today

A few snaps have popped and the overall condition is used

The launcher with rocket measures approximately 55 inches long and has no moving parts making it perfect for display and stage use

Oval tsuba (cross guard) with plain blacked brass cherry blossom menuki (grip decoration)

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 U.S. Navy which has a Swas (Swas)Original 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.