December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Medium sized pocket pistol manufactured by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia circa 1850s. It features a browned imitation Damascus patterned 4" .42 caliber rifled barrel marked near the breech with sunburst "P" proof and "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A" address between 2 German silver bands. Lock is standard engraved case hardened back action percussion marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". Classic checkered American walnut birdshead grip with lightly engraved German silver mounts including cap box butt and pineapple finial trigger guard. Complete with a brass tipped ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains traces of Damascus pattern with an overall gray brown patina. German silver has a clean bright appearance. Stocks retain their original surface with some period wear and finish loss. Very good bore and mechanics. BAS