Hey all. Recently chatting with my friend and he has one of these old Remington double derringer handguns. He’s not on these forums but he was asking me what I thought it was worth? It’s old I’m not sure year and I would say average shape at best. Any feedback from guys that know these guns would be great ! Thanks .
Antique Remington double derringer
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The last one I seen sold was fair condition and it was snapped up at a show for 800.oo fast, that was 10yrs+
it will be the original 41rf I would think, I would guess 1000.oo, condition is everything with these things, but even poor would sell good at a reasonable price, there is no paper on them.
it will be the original 41rf I would think, I would guess 1000.oo, condition is everything with these things, but even poor would sell good at a reasonable price, there is no paper on them.
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This is the true question... even some that should be antiques are not recognized as such by the RCMP.
It’s typically the hinges that crack.... but yeah it’s one of the first things to check. Your value is low if an antique
I’ve only ever seen Remington’s in .41... not sure if they were made in other calibers.
Honestly it’s a huge price range. $300-$5000... condition, finish, 12.6/7 or antique... lots of so called experts out there. Find a price that you think is appropriate.
I've wondered about the cut off for antique status for these ,I know ones marked "Remington and sons"are good to go as they are made before 1888.can they determine ones made 1888 to 1897?
Or do they have enough power to be considered firearms in the first place?
It used to be 500 fps or better but they changed that to joules so what ever that comes to
41rf is listed as around 450 fps.
Or do they have enough power to be considered firearms in the first place?
It used to be 500 fps or better but they changed that to joules so what ever that comes to
41rf is listed as around 450 fps.
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Just do a google search to find the dates for the different variations.
Some are antique. But the markings introduced in 1888 were used well after 1900, when they were changed again. Most of the 150,000-odd pistols either cannot be dated pre'98, or are definitely post '97.
Unless the gun has the pre-'88 markings, it is 12(6).
Condition and status will greatly affect value.
Some are antique. But the markings introduced in 1888 were used well after 1900, when they were changed again. Most of the 150,000-odd pistols either cannot be dated pre'98, or are definitely post '97.
Unless the gun has the pre-'88 markings, it is 12(6).
Condition and status will greatly affect value.
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Tiriaq is correct in this...
other way around
There are lots made that are one line that are antique to just hard to prove it. They did use different fonts on the one line barrel address tho some slanted letters ect which can help date certin ones.
Remington used batch numbers up to 999 and just repeated the 2 or 3 number batch numbers over and over so there is no real serial number on them to use to date them.
The two line barrel address ones are all antique tho and no one can argue about that.
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From what I have read, the "short line" address is also antique. 2 line address on top of the barrel is antique as well as the ones with the address written on the side of the barrels.other way around
There are lots made that are one line that are antique to just hard to prove it. They did use different fonts on the one line barrel address tho some slanted letters ect which can help date certin ones.
Remington used batch numbers up to 999 and just repeated the 2 or 3 number batch numbers over and over so there is no real serial number on them to use to date them.
The two line barrel address ones are all antique tho and no one can argue about that.
Great info. Any chance to post pictures of pre88 markings?
