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This is a 1/3 scale cased Colt Texas
# 5 Paterson revolvers by Larry H. Smith of Florida. Serial number 162. Marked -L.H.SMITH - FLA. USA - on
the top barrel flat. 3 11/16" in long with a 2 1/16" barrel of .124 bore diameter. The
frame, barrel, cylinder, hammer, backstrap, lanyard stud, and lanyard ring are silver plated, the remaining parts
are fire blued. Beautiful one piece ivory grips showing nice grain and a pleasing aged patina. Shoots the 2mm pinfire blank cartridges. The trigger does not
fold and the cylinder must be manually indexed as is typical for these. Complete
with the original Larry Smith walnut hinged top casing with slide latch closure. The interior French fit and lined in
a olive velour. The bottom of the case stamped -L.H.-, Smith, 162 in three lines. Accessories include
an ivory handled brass cleaning/extractor rod with brass ferrule; a brass lift top cap tin containing some cloth
patches and with a blue Eley caps label; a one spout powder flask (162) that would contain the 2mm pinfire
blank cartridges, none of which are included; a blue steel bullet mold (120) with sprue cutter and ivory handles, and the
Paterson combination tool (162) finished in the white. There is a nice brass escutcheon screwed onto the top of the casing which is engraved in script "Colt 1836". This
is the first Larry Smith Paterson I have ever seen with the lanyard stud and ring, and I've seen lots of Larry Smith Patersons!The
revolver and accessories are in nice condition. The revolver showing a few small places where the silver is starting
to bubble & lift a little and some minor tarnish. The case interior shows some minor friction wear to the lining,
and the case exterior showing some minor handling marks. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 15, Photo 16, Photo 17, Photo 18, Photo 19, Photo 20 Price:
$1,895.00 |
This
is a beautiful 1/3 scale cased pair of Remington Elliott "Mississippi" derringers made by master miniature maker
Larry Smith. Both measure 1 9/16" long overall with 13/16" long barrels. Both are expertly and beautifully
hand engraved and have mother of pearl two piece grips. One is gold platedand the other is nickel plated. The
hammers, triggers, and pins on both are fire blued. Both have the proper Remington barrel address hand engraved on top
of the barrel and both are engraved "L.H. SMITH" on the bottom of the butt. The gold one is numbered 123 on
the bottom of the barrel and frame, the nickel one is likewise numbered 124. Complete with the original Larry Smith
walnut hinged top casing with push button latch. The interior English fit and lined with black velvet. Accessories
include a cleaning rod and 10 solid brass miniature dummy .41 rimfire cartridges. Three of the dummy cartridges show
firing pin indents. The bottom of the casing stamped "-L.H.-, SMITH, 123 & 124, E, in four lines. Excellent
near mint condition and I don't think you could ever find a nicer set. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 15, Photo 16, Photo 17, Photo 18 Price:
$1,850.00 |
This is an absolutely stunning
engraved Remington Elliot single shot "Mississippi" derringer by master miniature maker Larry Smith of Florida.
1 9/16" long overall with a 7/8" long barrel. Nickel plated engraved frame and barrel, ivory grips. Charcoal
blue hammer and trigger. Hand engraved barrel address. The serial number, 108, stamped into the bottom of
the barrel and frame. The makers name engraved on the bottom of the gripstrap. Complete with the original
Larry Smith walnut push button latch, hinged top casing with a brass handled cleaning/ejector rod and 10 rounds
of dummy ammunition. The case interior lined in a dark russett velour. The bottom of the
case marked "-L.H.-, Smith, 108, E", in four lines which is the maker's name, the serial number, and E for
engraved. This is truly an attractive piece with the engraving, nickel plating, the high polish charcoal "blue"
blue accents, and the ivory grips.
Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10 Price: $975.00
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This is a great double cased set of Remington
vest pocket derringers by master miniature maker L. H. Smith of Florida. Each one is 2 1/8" long overall with a
1 5/8" barrel. Engraved and gold plated frame and barrel. Blued triggers and screws. The hammers blued,
then the sides polished in the white. Beautiful ivory grips with a nice aged patina and showing a very pretty grain.
Includes two white steel cleaning/ejector rods with ivory handles, two brass tins, one with patches the other with several
rounds of 2mm pinfire blank cartridges, and a nice walnut case with purple felt lining. The lids of both brass tins
marked "Remington's". Both derringers have the Remington address on the top flat of the frame. The guns
serial numbered "91" and "92" on the bottom of the barrels near the frame. The case marked "-L.H.-,
Smith, VP-91 & 92, E", which is the makers name, the serial numbers, and "E" for engraved. Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Price:
$1,350.00 |
This is an absolutely stunning
engraved Remington Elliot single shot "Mississippi" derringer by master miniature maker Larry Smith of Florida.
1 9/16" long overall with a 7/8" long barrel. Nickel plated engraved frame and barrel, ivory grips. Charcoal
blue hammer and trigger. Hand engraved barrel address. The serial number, 108, stamped into the bottom of
the barrel and frame. The makers name engraved on the bottom of the gripstrap. Complete with the original
Larry Smith walnut push button latch, hinged top casing with a brass handled cleaning/ejector rod and 10 rounds
of dummy ammunition. The case interior lined in a dark russett velour. The bottom of the
case marked "-L.H.-, Smith, 108, E", in four lines which is the maker's name, the serial number, and E for
engraved. This is truly an attractive piece with the engraving, nickel plating, the high polish charcoal "blue"
blue accents, and the ivory grips.
Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10 Price: $975.00
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This is a pretty Remington Elliot single
shot "Mississippi" derringer by master miniature maker Larry Smith. 1 9/16" long overall with a 7/8"
long barrel. Beautiful high polish bright charcoal blue finish, two piece mother of pearl grips. Hand
engraved one line barrel address. The maker's name engraved into the bottom of the gripstrap. The number
"130" stamped into the bottom of the barrel, frame, and case. Complete with the original Larry Smith
walnut push button latch, hinged top casing with a brass handled cleaning/ejector rod and 2 rounds of dummy ammunition.
The case interior English fit and lined in a medium blue velour. The bottom of the case marked "-L.H.-,
Smith, 130", in three lines. Mint condition except for the 8 missing dummy cartridges. .
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This is a 1/3 scale Colt number 5 "Texas" Paterson revolver
by Larry H. Smith of Florida. Serial number 161. Marked -L.H.SMITH - FLA. USA - on the top barrel flat. 3
5/8" long with a 1 15/16" barrel of .124 bore diameter. The frame is silver plated brass,
the steel parts mainly finished in the white except for the wedge, recoil shield, and screws which are fire blued. Beautiful
one piece elephant ivory grips showing a nice grain and aged patina. Shoots the 2mm pinfire blank cartridges.
The trigger does not fold and the cylinder must be manually indexed as is typical for these. No case or accessories.
Beautiful near mint condition other than the silver showing some tarnish. This is only the second one of these
I've ever seen with the lanyard loop. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 5, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10 Price: $1,050.00 |
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This is an absolutely stunning engraved
Remington Elliot single shot "Mississippi" derringer by master miniature maker Larry Smith of Florida. 1 9/16"
long overall with a 7/8" long barrel. Charcoal blue engraved frame, mother of pearl grips. Charcoal
blue plated hammer and trigger. Hand engraved barrel address. The serial number, 98, stamped into the
bottom of the barrel and frame. The makers name engraved on the bottom of the gripstrap. Complete with the
original Larry Smith walnut push button latch, hinged top casing with a brass handled cleaning/ejector rod and 10
rounds of dummy ammunition. The case interior lined in an olive green velour. The bottom of the case marked
"-L.H.-, Smith, 96, E", in four lines which is the maker's name, the serial number, and E for engraved.
This is truely an attractive piece with the engraving, the high polish charcoal "blue" blue, and the mother of pearl
grips.
Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:
$975.00
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New Photos added 12-31-2011 This is a 1/3 scale cased
Colt Texas # 5 Paterson revolvers by Larry H. Smith of Florida. Serial number 248. Marked -L.H.SMITH - FLA.
USA - on the top barrel flat. 4 1/8" in long with a 2 7/16" barrel of .124 bore diameter. The
frame is silver plated brass, the steel parts mainly finished in the white except for the wedge and screws which
are fire blued. Beautiful one piece elephant ivory grips showing a nice aged patina. Shoots
the 2mm pinfire blank cartridges. The trigger does not fold and the cylinder must be manually indexed as is
typical for these. Complete with the original Larry Smith walnut hinged top casing with slide latch
closure. The interior French fit and lined in a burgundy velour. The bottom of the case stamped -L.H.-, Smith, 248 in three
lines. Accessories include a walnut handled brass cleaning/extractor rod; a brass lift top cap tin containing some lead
balls and with a green Eley caps label; and a one spout powder flask that would contain the 2mm pinfire blank
cartridges, none of which are included. The barrel shows some very light etching, the silver plating on the frome
shows some oxidation, especially on the left recoil shield area. The brass cap tin also showing some tarnish.
The case interior shows some minor friction wear to the lining, and the case exterior showing some minor handling marks. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13 Price: $1,200.00 |
This
is a 1/2 scale Remington "Vest Pocket" derringer made by master miniature maker Larry Smith of Florida. 2
1/8" long overall with a 1 11/16" barrel. Fire blue finish, the sides of the hammer polished in the white.
Brass frame screws. The grips are two piece ivory with a nice mellow patina and pretty grain. This is made to
shoot the 2mm pinfire blank cartridges, 12 of which are included. The serial number 4 stamped into the bottom of the
barrel near the trigger. Complete with the original Larry Smith hinged top walnut casing with push button latch, English
fit, and lined in a medium green felt. Includes a brass handled steel cleaning/ejector rod. The bottom of the
case marked -L.H.-, SMITH, VP 4, in three lines. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:
$725.00
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This is an engraved Remington Elliot single shot "Mississippi"
derringer by master miniature maker Larry Smith of Florida. 1 9/16" long overall with a 7/8" long barrel. Nickel
plated engraved frame, two piece mother of pearl grips. Charcoal blue hammer and trigger. Hand
engraved barrel address. The serial number, 93, stamped into the bottom of the barrel and frame. The makers name
engraved on the bottom of the gripstrap. Complete with the original Larry Smith walnut casing with hinged top &
push button latch. Includes a brass handled cleaning/ejector rod and 10 rounds of dummy ammunition.
The case interior lined in an dark blue velour. The bottom of the case marked "-L.H.-, Smith, 93,
E", in four lines which is the maker's name, the serial number, and E for engraved. Mint condition.
This is truely an attractive piece with the engraving, the nickel plating the "blue" blue accents, and
the mother of pearl grips.
Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9
Price: $895.00
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This
is a nice 1/3 scale Starr single shot vest pocket derringer by master miniature maker Larry H. Smith of Florida. 1 3/4"
long overall with a 31/32" long barrel. Beautiful fire blue finish and two piece ivory grips. Complete in
the original Larry Smith walnut hinged top casing with push button latch. English fit interior with a dark red velour
interior lining. Accessories include 10 solid brass miniature .22 cartridges with impressed "H" headstamp
and a brass handled blue cleaning/ejector rod. The top of the barrel marked "STAR VEST POCKET". "L.H.
SMITH" marked on the bottom of the grip strap. The serial number, "15", stamped into the bottom of the
breech end of the barrel. The case bottom marked "-L.H.-, SMITH, 15" in three lines. This exact
piece pictured on page 34 of the book "The Art of Miniature Firearms". Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price:
$850.00 |
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