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BillCA · June 9, 2007, 11:53 PM

By the top barrel markings it is likely a Type 4 Remington Over and Under Derringer (Aka Double Derringer or Model 95).

Some 150,000 .41 derringers were produced between 1866 and 1934. The type 3 (identifed by the same markings without the dash and "U.M.C." designations) was produced from 1888-1911. Because yours contains the U.M.C. markings, it was probably produced between 1916 and 1920 when Remington was incorporated as "Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc".

The Blue book shows one of the Type 4 models, in 60% condition, valued at $1,000. The low survival rate for these guns makes them valuable. You should photograph this specimen and have it's condition appraised so you know its value.

June 9, 2007, 11:53 PM	#2
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	By the top barrel markings it is likely a Type 4 Remington Over and Under Derringer (Aka Double Derringer or Model 95). Some 150,000 .41 derringers were produced between 1866 and 1934. The type 3 (identifed by the same markings without the dash and "U.M.C." designations) was produced from 1888-1911. Because yours contains the U.M.C. markings, it was probably produced between 1916 and 1920 when Remington was incorporated as "Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc". The Blue book shows one of the Type 4 models, in 60% condition, valued at $1,000. The low survival rate for these guns makes them valuable. You should photograph this specimen and have it's condition appraised so you know its value. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)