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Lot 216:Three Engraved Henry Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 216:Three Engraved Henry Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,400

A) R. P. Bruff Pocket Pistol

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. "R.P. BRUFF/N.Y." and "CAST STEEL" marked barrel with six-groove rifling.

ConditionGood with distinct markings and engraving, dark patina on the iron along with some oxidation/pitting, aged patina on the German silver mounts, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerBruff R P

ModelDeringer

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge38

Barrel2 5/8 inch flat top round

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Gripwalnut

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

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Deringer Pocket Pistol

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

ConditionFair with gray and brown patina, replacement front sight, absent right "ear" of the rear sight, absent escutcheons, cracked and chipped stock, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerDeringer

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge38

Barrel1 5/8 inch flat top round

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Gripwalnut

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

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) Deringer Pocket Pistol

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

ConditionFair with dark patina, oxidation, pitting, cracks (some glued) on the stock along with sections of wood and inlay absent, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerDeringer

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50

Barrel2 1/8 inch flat top round

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Stockwalnut

Gripwalnut

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

Item LocationBedford, TX