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J. E. Evans Philadelphia Deringer 45 cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
J. E. Evans Philadelphia Deringer 45 cal
NVSN Antique single shot percussion pistol. Features 2.25" round barrel with flat top rib, octagon breech plug, fixed sights with front blade in dovetail, blued right hand lock, walnut grip with bird's head butt and schnabel front tip, German silver fittings. Bore is good condition with slight brownish tint. Barrel is brown and gray toned, some bare metal, visible tooling marks on sides at wood line. 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 silvered triggerguard. Some light roughness around nipple. Fittings are bright, show light fading from age. Teardrop shaped plate on bottom of grip knob is slightly lifted up on ends. Wood is very good condition, checkering on grip retains much of its original depth. Barrel marked "J. E. EVANS PHILADA". markings show some losses across bottom portions of letters. Lock operates properly, with half and full cock positions, smooth let-off. Overall very clean condition with some careful touching-up. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***