Anyone have any thoughts on what a cased Lord & Lady derringer set should fetch in excellent condition? The price seems to vary wildly online, from $395 to upwards of $550. Many thanks.
Great first post. I'm a little curious as to what the answer would be to your question. I have a "Lord" model derringer that was given to me. It's shopworn as is its wooden case.
Thanks, Bryan. I apparently just missed one set by two days for $395: NIB and perfect. I've been in contact with a fellow who wants $550 for the same set, same description. You might want to check www.gunsamerica.com for some comparisons as well. I'm just curious as to fair market value. Salute
Yes it is. I remember them comeing out with them waaay back in the 60s or so. They also came out with a single shot 22 short scaled replicas of the 1860 armys. I think I have a picture of a set I had.
This is close. The Lord & Lady set has two derringers in a similar cased presentation box. The Lord model looks much the same as the pictured one (and thanks for sending this along). The Lady model has ivory-style grips. I think they are from the early '70s, but that could be off by a few years either way. Colt also offered a pair of the men's-style derringers in a case that looked like a book, as I recall. They are quite nice. Any idea on a fair price?
Logic might dictate that the pair would be worth $300 then, plus a hint of inflation. That doesn't seem to be the case, however, which is what prompted the question in the first place. Wish I had a photo to post. It's a handsome set.
Yes, $300 with a hint of inflation which makes the set about $400. 10-years ago $300 was a pretty standard kind of price and they did not appreciate like most other Colts. No one ever shot them. I bought a set in 1993 for $260.
I have a set of Colt Lord and a set of Colt Lady in original boxes for sale. Each set is consecutively numbered. I don't have pictures of them to post yet. They are in excellent condition, except that one box (the Lady) is a little weak in the hinge area since the box is not wooden. The Lord is in a wooden box and in great shape. Both boxes are lined in red velvet. I will be glad to answer any questions. These were left to me by my husband who was a gunsmith and collector.
I have a Lord and Lady set mint with shipping sleeve, etc.. The guns were actually made by Butler, which sold identical-appearing guns and sets, but with "BUTLER" on the barrel instead of "COLT."
Yes, some did shoot them. They are chambered in .22 Short, and I have shot the Butler guns a friend has.
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