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Henry Deringer Philadelphia Percussion Pocket Pistol

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Henry Deringer Philadelphia Percussion Pocket Pistol
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.42 cal, 2 1/2'' octagon barrel with a good lightly oxidized bore showing strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this attractive Deringer retains perhaps 60% original plum-brown finish with areas toning to mild gray patina and showing a little pinprick pitting, mild oxidation staining and evident original streaking. The breech plug shows dual German silver bands and crisp ''DERINGER / PHILADELA'' marking, the left flat showing ''P'' proof surrounded by zigzags. The lockplate is a medium smoky gray patina showing strong maker markings and light foliate scrollwork embellishments, the hammer with zigzag pattern. Fittings are German silver consisting of small nosepiece, fancy wedge escutcheons, flash plate, triggerguard with pineapple finial, tear drop butt cap, shield monogram plate atop wrist and fancy sideplate all showing light factory embellishments. The checkered walnut stock remains in very good plus to very fine condition showing a few small cracks near the nose, one thin 2 1/2'' crack through the left wedge escutcheon and some other light handling marks. The checkering remains mostly strong and the stock and hardware fit is nice overall. The proper sights are intact and the lock seems to function well mechanically. A nice example of Deringer's famous pocket pistol. (13C11199-120) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)