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UNIDENTIFIED DERRINGER STYLE PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
UNIDENTIFIED DERRINGER STYLE PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Cal. 50. NSN. Bbl. 5" of Damascus steel of trapezoidal configuration with flat top. Dovetail mounted brass semi circular front sight with fixed V notch rear sight. Right side of barrel is marked "STEEL". Left side of breech is stamped "P". Back action lock. Hammer has fish head engraving with foliate scroll on the sides that continues to the lock plate and top tang. Wedge fastened round butt walnut stock with coarse checkering. German silver fittings include trigger guard, trigger plate, sideplate and wedge escutcheons along with a curved plate on schnabel tip, teardrop inlay at butt and shield at wrist. Fittings have scroll engraving that compliment the lock and hammer. CONDITION: brown barrel finish is fading with age and still showing a clear Damascus pattern. Breech and top tang retain 30% case colors. Lock and hammer have fading blue finish. Original wood finish shows spots of wear and peeling with scattered scratches and handling marks. 3 Attachment brads are missing from right wedge escutcheon. Functioning lock. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-21234/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.