Particularly fine condition rare Remington-Elliot four-barrel .32 caliber Derringer. This distinctive, ring trigger activated pistol was manufactured in very limited numbers from 1863-1888. Today, surviving examples are seldom found in working condition. This Remington is in surprisingly crisp, perfect mechanical condition and displays very tight lock-up of the four barrels to the frame. The Remington-Elliot was referred to by Remington as their “New Repeating Pistol No.2” (the “No.1” was a similar pistol, but in the smaller .22 caliber). Interestingly, by pulling the small barrel catch forward, the four-shot barrel cluster tilts downward to load. Bringing the barrels back up closes the action at which time the ring trigger can be brought forward and then pulled rearward to cock and fire the first barrel. With each pull of the ring trigger, the firing pin that is mounted inside the frame revolves to the next barrel. This mechanism is completely internal which kept it free of dust and pocket debris. Being of hammerless design, there was no chance of this pistol getting caught on pocket fabric as it was drawn for use. The barrels measure a scant 3 5/8” and the overall length of the weapon is a mere 5.” There is a matching serial number of 16310 on the inside of the frame and on the underside of the barrels. The frame still shows a fine aged original nickel finish which is unusual as most of these pistols were carried daily causing the finish to wear completely off. The barrels retain a lovely dark aged patina with no evidence of ever being cleaned or polished. The left side of the barrels is clearly and correctly marked “MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS,” etc. plus “ELLIOT’S PATENT MAY 29, 1860, OCT. 1, 1861.” The small German silver front sight is intact and the original rosewood grips are in excellent condition. These small Civil War to early Post-Civil War hideout pistols found favor with gamblers, “ladies of the evening,” well-heeled gentleman as well as back-up weapons by lawmen and outlaws alike. Remington made these firearms using the finest materials combined with superb craftsmanship. This outstanding example still has all springs and mechanics as good today as the day this pistol left the Remington factory in Ilion, New York approximately 150 years ago, an impressive testament to 19th century Remington quality. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.