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Original Henry Deringer percussion pistol, approx. .50 caliber, 6-1/2” overall, with 2-1/4” rounded

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD
Original Henry Deringer percussion pistol, approx.  .50 caliber, 6-1/2” overall, with 2-1/4” rounded
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Original Henry Deringer percussion pistol, approx. .50 caliber, 6-1/2” overall, with 2-1/4” rounded octagon barrel with faceted muzzle. Agent stamped N. Curry and BB San Franco Cala, Agents, with full stocked with no ramrod. German silver mounts, double silver bands. The pistol is stamped Deringer Philadelphia, “P” proofed, and shows 7-groove rifling. The pistol remains in good to very good condition with traces of brown and striping on barrels drifting to grayish patina with marks at the edges and just beginning light erosion. The breech, lock, hammer, and tang show traces of grey hardening going to patina with slight normal age. The stocks are good and show even carry and wear. Small marks, normal aging. The engraved silver mounts are all original. Action is good, good overall, shows typical Henry Deringer motifs. A compact large bore Deringer. Est: $1,500 - $3,000