Established circa 1802 and supplying fine silver, jewelry, and quality swords and pistols to their clients, including Presidents and First Ladies, the firm of M.W. Galt and Brother remained active to the end of the 20th Century. Dovetailed silver blade front sight and tang notch rear sight, with "DERINGER/PHILADELA'' and "P" with zigzag border marked on the 18 carat gold banded breech, and "MADE FOR / M.W. GALT & BROTHE/WASHINGTON D.C." on the top flat. Scroll engraving is present on the tang, with light borders near the bands and a pair of accent cuts on top of the muzzle, extending from the front sight. The lock and hammer also show scroll decoration, with "DERINGER/PHILADELa" on the lock and a fish scale pattern on the hammer. Schnabel tip stock, with German silver tip wedge and teardrop buttplate, engraved steel cap box lid, and the rest of the furniture being engraved coin silver.

Very good. The barrel shows a mixed gray and brown patina, and the lock and hammer turned a gray patina with traces of the original case colored pattern. Stock is fine, with a mended chip on the right side of the tang, a few thin cracks near the trigger guard and tang, minor pressure dents and an attractive grain. Mechanically excellent.