I know GNR has some, for identification

WB
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Friday, May 25, 2018, 12:09 (3028 days ago)

I have a Remington Model 95 .41 derringer that seems to be a Type 2 Variation III made sometime around 1889-1910. The Address is unique to the 2 V.III but the Font of the lettering is a little fancier and more on the Victorian side than some with a more blocked Font. The "batch" number seems to be "98" under the barrel and on the frame under the genuine pearl grips. I think the flaking nickel is the original finish. The rifling is weak but present. Values on these jump all over the place and it boils down to how savvy the cat is that wants it and how much they are willing to pay, $200 or upward of $2000 for rare ones.

Just a little bone to throw you dogs and maybe we all learn a little something. I'd love to be able to shoot it and play but it's not really worth the effort and expense. More fun to just look at.

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I read the performance of the little gun was weak with a 130 gr. black powder propelled bullet (15 gr. charge?) only running 450 fps. I'm not so sure. I also read a guy tested that and found it closer to 650 fps. The best test I read was a quip Skeeter Skelton (I think, or Askins, Jordon?) who rote they shot two rounds into a telephone pole and the bullet did not penetrate fully into the wood, the heels were sticking out. Still that's pretty tough wood, at least it didn't bounce back. There are many records of folks getting sent to the beyond with altercations and the little Remington, Colt's and such.

With Cartridges over $2-4 each at best it's not a practical shooter but so interesting historical piece. I do not think this one has any cracked hinges either.

Colleen bought me one a year or 4 back. it is the

Gary Reeder
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Friday, May 25, 2018, 12:48 (3028 days ago) @ WB

consecutive serial number to the one Big Nose Kate bought for Doc Holliday. I have a box of ammo for it should I ever get in a card game with folks that cheat more then me. The gun was meant for folks like gamblers and card sharks. The most I have read about them was where a gambler would shoot the bad guy across from him by shooting it under the table. Whether it was 450 fps or 650 fps a shot in the nuts was serious stuff.
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I read what was supposed to be a true story

Grover Sr
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Friday, May 25, 2018, 13:10 (3028 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

One time where a deputy was on the witness stand and had one of these as a backup piece in his pocket. He kept squirming in his seat and the gun fell out of his pocket, landed on the hammer and shot the judge in the leg.

Very plausable as you can see in this photo

WB
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Friday, May 25, 2018, 13:45 (3028 days ago) @ Grover Sr

With the hammer down it rests on the "rimfire" cartridge case. The only safety is DON'T DROP it!

I can't tell if this is "89" or "98" as to the batch number.
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