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Lot 2101:Three Engraved "Deringer Copyist" Percussion Pocket Pistols

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 2101:Three Engraved "Deringer Copyist" Percussion Pocket Pistols

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX

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Three Engraved "Deringer Copyist" Percussion Pocket Pistols

A) "H.E. DIMICK & CO." Marks Pistol

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. Spurious "H.E. DIMICK & CO. ST. LOUIS MO" marking on the barrel.

ConditionFair with gray and brown patina, oxidation/pitting, chipped hammer, aged patina on the mounts, loose trigger plate finial, replacement parts and repairs, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44

Barrel3 1/4 inch flat top round

Finishblue/casehardened/German silver

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views507

B) Gillespie Pocket Pistol

Manufactured circa 1850s-1860s in New York City.

ConditionFair with distinct engraving and markings, gray and brown patina, oxidation, aged patina on the mounts, chipped and cracked stock, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerGillespie

ModelPocket

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge38

Barrel2 inch flat top round

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views507

C) "A.R. MENDENHALL" Marked Pocket Pistol

Likely spurious marking on the barrel for A.R. Mendenhall of Des Arc, Arkansas, c. 1850s-1860s.

ConditionFair with gray and brown patina, aged patina on the mounts, distinct engraving and marking, spliced forend, worn checkering, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge42

Barrel1 3/4 inch flat top round

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views507

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