GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
CASED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOLS.PR DERINGERPISTOLSNSN41Cal. 41. A nearly identical cased set is shown on pg 24 in Doug Eberhart's text The Deringer in America utilizing almost same compartmentalization & tools. This pair measure about 7" overall with 3-1/2" bbls including breeches and are German silver mounted. Bbls & locks are both marked "DERINGER PHILADELa". Case is fitted with brass combination cleaning tool, screw driver, nipple wrench, powder measure, flask & bullet mold. Two compartments for patches & caps are found in upper left & lower right corners of case, still retaining their orig polished bone finials. This is a typical orig Deringer casing which is hinged with simulated leather veneer. CONDITION: Very good overall. Guns are matching & complete, retaining thin plum finish on bbls. Other metal surfaces are smooth with iron patina. Markings all discernible and engraving crisp. Mounts are well fit & stocks are sound, retaining about 30% orig varnish. Flask retains about 50% orig varnish. Purple colored velvet lining is soiled and stained, and light faded. One hinge is loose, but easily repaired. There are several cracks and scuffs and tears to veneer, but overall a sound and rare orig Henry Deringer casing. 49564-1 JS (17,500-22,500)