Born in Ireland and operating in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852, Charles Curry sold arms in San Francisco from 1852 until his death in 1863, becoming sole West Coast agent for Derringer in 1858, a position he left to his sons, Nathaniel and John (N. Curry & Bro.). German silver blade front and notch rear sights, brass bands on the breech, with a zig-zag flanked "P" on the left side of the breech, "DERINGER/PHILADELA'' on top and "C.CURRY/SAN FRANCo CALA/AGENT" on the barrel. The Derringer marking is repeated on the lock, with scroll engraving on the tang, hammer, lock, German silver reverse and accent pates, and inscription shield, with a teardrop buttplate and a floral engraved iron trapdoor,

Good. The metal components show a mixed gray patina with shallow pitting and mild wear, and the refinished wood shows some scuffs and cracks. The safety notch is worn, otherwise mechanically good.