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FINE SILVER & GOLD MOUNTED HENRY DERINGER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
FINE SILVER & GOLD MOUNTED HENRY DERINGER.

Cal. 45. NSN. Bbl. 3 1/4", 8" overall. This is an unusual deluxe single shot pistol maker marked “DERINGER / PHILADELA” on bbl. & block. Two gold bands at breech. Engraved silver thumb plate, bbl. key escutcheons, lock escutcheon & flash shield below cone. Engraved German silver nose cap & butt cap w/ folding door for caps. CONDITION: very good overall. Crack repair on either side of triggerguard, traces of finish, good markings & engraving. Original & complete w/ newer added brass ramrod. Mechanically fine w/ well defined rifled bore w/ pitting. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. (01-20744/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.