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

February 22nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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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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