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[[Image:6c-rcthr.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt 3rd Model Derringer - .41 RF]] | [[Image:6c-rcthr.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt 3rd Model Derringer - .41 RF]] | ||
[[File:Colt 4th model derringer.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Colt 4th Model Derringer - .22 Short]] | [[File:Colt 4th model derringer.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Colt 4th Model Derringer - .22 Short]] | ||
[[File:Colt 4th model Lord derringer.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Colt 4th Model "Lord" Derringer - .22 Short]] | |||
Officially know as the '''Colt 3rd Model Derringer''' this pistol is more commonly referred to as the '''Colt Thuer Derringer''' after the weapon's designer, Alexander Thuer. The pistol has a brass frame which was either bare or nickel plated and a nickel plated or blued steel barrel. Although production of the pistol ceased in 1912, the externally similar '''Colt 4th Model Derringer''' chambered in .22 Short was released in 1959. This pistol had a frame and barrel made from Zamak (a cheap zinc alloy) and as standard were nickel plated or with a black oxide coated barrel. The 4th Model Derringer was mainly for display purposes (due to the soft alloy barrel with no liner) and was also sold in "Lord & Lady" matching boxed pairs. The "Lord" had a gold plated frame, black oxide coated barrel and walnut grips, whilst the "Lady" had gold plating on both the frame and barrel and had faux pearl grips. | Officially know as the '''Colt 3rd Model Derringer''' this pistol is more commonly referred to as the '''Colt Thuer Derringer''' after the weapon's designer, Alexander Thuer. The pistol has a brass frame which was either bare or nickel plated and a nickel plated or blued steel barrel. Although production of the pistol ceased in 1912, the externally similar '''Colt 4th Model Derringer''' chambered in .22 Short was released in 1959. This pistol had a frame and barrel made from Zamak (a cheap zinc alloy) and as standard were nickel plated or with a black oxide coated barrel. The 4th Model Derringer was mainly for display purposes (due to the soft alloy barrel with no liner) and was also sold in "Lord & Lady" matching boxed pairs. The "Lord" had a gold plated frame, black oxide coated barrel and walnut grips, whilst the "Lady" had gold plating on both the frame and barrel and had faux pearl grips. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 11 July 2012
Officially know as the Colt 3rd Model Derringer this pistol is more commonly referred to as the Colt Thuer Derringer after the weapon's designer, Alexander Thuer. The pistol has a brass frame which was either bare or nickel plated and a nickel plated or blued steel barrel. Although production of the pistol ceased in 1912, the externally similar Colt 4th Model Derringer chambered in .22 Short was released in 1959. This pistol had a frame and barrel made from Zamak (a cheap zinc alloy) and as standard were nickel plated or with a black oxide coated barrel. The 4th Model Derringer was mainly for display purposes (due to the soft alloy barrel with no liner) and was also sold in "Lord & Lady" matching boxed pairs. The "Lord" had a gold plated frame, black oxide coated barrel and walnut grips, whilst the "Lady" had gold plating on both the frame and barrel and had faux pearl grips.
Specifications
(1875-1912)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .41 Short (AKA .41 Rim-Fire)
- Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Length: 4.5 in (11.4 cm)
- Barrel length: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Capacity: 1
- Fire Modes: Single Shot (SA)
The Colt Theur Derringer has been seen in the following shows in the hands of the following actors
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Big Man | Stagecoach passenger | 1970 | ||
| Back to the Future Part III | Thomas F. Wilson | Mad Dog Tannen | 1990 | |
| Wild Wild West | Kevin Kline | Artemus Gordon | 4th Model | 1999 |
| Jonah Hex | Megan Fox | Lilah | 2010 | |
| Jonah Hex | Rio Hackford | Grayden Nash | 2010 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood | John Hawkes | Sol Star | 2004-2006 | |
| Deadwood | William Sanderson | E.B. Farnum | 2004-2006 | |
| Deadwood | Paula Malcomson | Trixie | 2004-2006 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.