Cased Pair of London Proofed 3rd model Thuer Derringers.

This is a good pair of London Proofed Colt 3rd Model Thuer 41 calibre rimfire revolvers in their fitted case. The case is lined with blue beige and contains six inert cartridges. The case lid has a vacant brass shield escutcheon. These popular derringers were manufactured by Colt for 40 years from 1872.Oddly, they were advertised in the Illustrated London News before being advertised in the USA and were a popular easily concealable defence gun often bought in pairs.These are interesting little derringers that did not gain the popularity of the Remington double barrelled pistol in the same calibre but nevertheless were well thought of evidenced by their production run of 40 years.