(A) HENRY DERINGER PEANUT SIZE PERCUSSION PISTOL.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024

Manufactured by Henry Deringer in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century as marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA" on both lock and barrel. This example is of the desirable small "peanut size" with 2" barrel mounted at the breech with a pair of German silver bands, as well as a dovetailed German silver blade front sight, and v-notch rear. Standard foliate engraved back action percussion lock. Checkered American stock is of classic bird's head form in engraved German silver mounts. CONDTION: Very good. Barrel and action have developed a dark gunmetal patina. Stock shows wear and impressions throughout. Cock has some damage where it strikes the cap. Otherwise good mechanics. Bore has defined rifling with black powder abrasion.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

Caliber/Bore

.40 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Henry Deringer

Model

Peanut Deringer

Serial Number