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Lot 2100: Two Engraved Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistols

Two Engraved Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2100: Two Engraved Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistols

Two Engraved Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Deringer Pocket Pistol with A.J. Plate San Francisco Retailer Mark

Manufacturer: Deringer
Model: Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 1 7/8 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 482
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-19th century. "DERINGER/PHILADELA" marked lock and breech plug, "MADE FOR/A.J. Plate/SAN FRANCISCO" marked barrel with six-groove rifling. "4" on the trigger guard tang. Plate purchased pairs from Henry Deringer and then further pistols from Slotter & Co.

Rating Definition:

Good with some original brown on the barrel, gray and brown patina on the balance of the lock and barrel, some oxidation, aged patina on the mounts, small screw added to the trigger guard finial, replaced pin on the wrist escutcheon, plate ahead of the lock absent, and distinct engraving and markings. The stock is fair with some chips, worn checkering, and a crack on the left. Mechanically fine.



B) Deringer Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Deringer
Model: Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 482
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is darkening and has oxidation/pitting and light rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-19th century. "DERINGER/PHILADELA" marked lock and breech. Seven-groove rifling.

Rating Definition:

Good with some original finish, gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel along with some oxidation/pitting, aged patina on the mounts, replacement plate between the lock and bolster, distinct engraving and markings, crisp checkering, and a crack on the left. Mechanically fine.



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