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DERINGER CONTRACT MODEL 1842 BOXLOCK NAVY PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
DERINGER CONTRACT MODEL 1842 BOXLOCK NAVY PISTOL

WITH VARIANT RIFLED BARREL. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 6". Scarce Deringer boxlock pistol has name inscribed opposite lock "C" & "GIRARD" (possible sailor or marine who carried it). Standard configuration. 11 1/2" overall. Brass mounted w/ captured swivel ramrod. CONDITION: very good overall. Mechanically fine w/ crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20528/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.