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Lot 164: Three Engraved Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 164: Three Engraved Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) N. Curry & Bros. Agent Marked Gold Banded and Silver Mounted Deringer Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Deringer
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 558
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1858-1863. "DERINGER/PHILADELA" marked lock and breech. "N. CURRY & BROs/SAN FRANCO CALA/AGENTS" marked barrel.

Rating Definition:

Good with aged patina on the silver, gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, oxidation/pitting, cracks and some filler on the stock, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Unmarked Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 558
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Good with light original finish, dark patina, oxidation, chipped hammer, cracks in the forend tip, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



C) Deringer Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Deringer
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 558
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially bright and has oxidation and crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-19th century. "DERINGER/PHILA" marked on the breech and lock. Faint marking on the barrel. Seven-groove rifling.

Rating Definition:

Fair with gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, and some chips and cracks in the stock. Mechanically fine.



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