In business from 1841 to 1870, F.H. Clark & Company sold general merchandise, in addition to arms from Henry Deringer and Deringer's copyists. Nickel bead front sight and notch rear sight, with the top flat of the barrel marked "DERINGER/ PHILADELA'' and "MANd FOR /F.H. Clark &Co./MEMPHIS, TENN.", the left side near the breech is marked "P". The lock, hammer and trigger guard are engraved with floral scroll designs, and the bolster has a burst design. The breech end of the barrel has a gold and silver inlaid band. The lower left flat is marked "163 0530", and the lower right bears a pair of Birmingham crossed scepter proofs. Though the exact chain of events in unknown, the proofs suggest that this Memphis pistol at some point made its way across the ocean and back, passing through Birmingham before its return. Mounted with a one-piece walnut stock with German silver and iron furniture, engraved buttcap, wood ramrod, silver thumb oval and checkered grip area.

Good. The Damascus-style pattern on the barrel is strong, with a moderate amount of pitting, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. The tang, hammer and lock have turned a darker gray patina. Markings are double stamped. The silver band at the breech has turned a deep, antique patina, with lighter color on the German silver. The stock is good with a mended break in the wrist, light cracks and pressure dents, and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.