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Henry Deringer Percussion 45 cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Henry Deringer Percussion 45 cal NVSN
Antique single shot pistol made by Deringer in Philadelphia. Features 2.25" round barrel with flat top rib, octagon breech plug, fixed sights with brass front blade, blued right hand lock, walnut grip with bird's head butt, German silver fittings. Bore is fair to good condition with slight brownish tint. Barrel is brown and gray toned, slight rough texture in parts. Breech plug, lock plate & hammer are blued, appears recent re-blue, with some evidence of light pitting under the finish, and with floral scroll engraving. Matching engraving on the German nickeled triggerguard. Some light roughness around nipple. Fittings are bright, show light fading from age. Wood has been varnished, several small dents or gouges, checkering on grip has smoothed with handling. Breech plug and lock plate marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". "P" on breech plug. Markings are generally good, lock plate is double stamped. Lock operates properly, no half cock position, smooth let-off. Overall very clean condition with some careful touching-up. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***