Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Cannons & Mortars the Kriegsmarine saw little utility

the Kriegsmarine saw little utility for such projectiles and used their flare guns strictly for signaling and illumination

or it was purchased directly from the widow of the above mentioned British Captain

in honor of his two sons who were serving in World War I

and Knickebein

Original U.S. Colt Nickel Plated 3rd Model "Thuer" Single Shot Derringer in .41cal Rimfire - Matching Serial 12262 Cannons & Mortars the Kriegsmarine saw little utilityOriginal 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.