Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns The brass frame may have

The brass frame may have been intended for the tropical climate of Brazil

as indicated on the short note written on the liner by the USGI that captured it

The original black "anodized" finish is still mostly present

the Thai currency

The propellant has low pressure and gives the projectile an average velocity of 78–84 m/s (256–276 ft/s) depending on the ammunition type

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Antique Shotguns The brass frame may haveOriginal 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.