November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
About 1200 pistols of this model were manufactured by Deringer, but only 300 are estimated to have been accepted by the Navy. Round smoothbore steel barrel with traces of "DERINGER/RP" markings and small brass front sight. Flat internal mechanism percussion lockplate, deeply stamped "US/DERINGER/PHILADELA" in center. Standard brass Model 1842 Navy furniture includes round buttcap with screw in center, plain triggerguard, and barrel band. Steel swivel-type ramrod. Plain walnut half stock with flat grip. Very good condition, all steel components have been cleaned bright and have a few scattered areas of freckling, barrel markings faint and partially visible. Lock markings possibly re-applied. Brass retains a mellowing patina. Stock very good with a few light marks from use.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore