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Lot 3377:Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3377:Two Deringer Style Percussion Pocket Pistols

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,400

A) Deringer-Marked Pistol

German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with light scroll engraving on the breech and "DERINGER/PHILA" on the top flat, which is repeated on the lock. Checkered stock, with a nickel tipped ramrod, German silver furniture, engraved trigger guard and bag-shaped grips.

ConditionFair. The steel components show a dark gray patina overall, darker on the breech, with heavy pitting around the nipple and muzzle and scattered handling marks. Some cracking and bending of the metal is visible on the hammer, with a small crack across the rear of the lock. The stock is fair, with glue-repaired cracks and chips, along with a number of dents and scuffs. Mechanically good.

Details

ManufacturerDeringer

ModelPistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge49

Barrel3 3/4 inch octagon

Finishbrown

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page142

B) Gillespie Percussion Pocket Pistol

Produced in New York City circa 1848-1870. German silver blade front and notch rear sights, with "GILLESPIE" on the lock plate. Scroll engraving is present on several parts. German silver stock furniture, with a checkered bird's head butt.

ConditionGood. The steel components show a mixed brown patina, with areas of pitting and scattered handling marks. The letters "W" and "T" have been scratches into the left side of the stock, with a few light cracks and scattered dents. Ramrod absent. Mechanically good.

Details

ManufacturerGillespie

ModelPocket