FINE MATCHED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER’S MADE FOR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MARKET.

FINE MATCHED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER’S MADE FOR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MARKET. SN NSN. Cal. 41. This very fine pair of Henry Deringer’s in beautiful matching condition measuring just over 6-1/4″ overall with bbls measuring 2-7/16″. Inventory letters “H” and “I” are stamped on the back of the trigger guards which Doug Eberhart, the authority on American Derringers, states these inventory letters are noted in the California trade most likely inventoried by A.J. Plate of San Francisco. The back of the escutcheons of these guns have the initials of their owner “HK”. These guns retain most of their bright brown bbl finish and all their orig varnish to their stocks. Accompanying these guns is a modern glass top case to protect their fine condition. This is a beautiful matching pair of Henry Deringers that would grace the finest collections. CONDITION: Guns are fine to very fine overall, retaining 90% plus bright orig brown finish on bbl and scattered light staining and pin prick pitting of serial letter “I” gun and 97% plus orig brown on serial letter “H”. The bbl screws on each gun retain most of their orig bright blue finish and each screw is typically engraved. Lock and hammers have crisp, deep simple engraving typical of guns made in the late 1840’s. The pineapple shaped trigger guard finial also denotes an early date of 1845-1850 based on published information by Doug Eberhart. Both triggers retain 50% plus of their bright blue finish. Stocks retain 95% plus of their orig varnish with only scattered minor handling dings and scratches. 4-48146 JS36 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2122	$6,325.00	FINE MATCHED PAIR OF HENRY DERINGER’S MADE FOR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MARKET. SN NSN. Cal. 41. This very fine pair of Henry Deringer’s in beautiful matching condition measuring just over 6-1/4″ overall with bbls measuring 2-7/16″. Inventory letters “H” and “I” are stamped on the back of the trigger guards which Doug Eberhart, the authority on American Derringers, states these inventory letters are noted in the California trade most likely inventoried by A.J. Plate of San Francisco. The back of the escutcheons of these guns have the initials of their owner “HK”. These guns retain most of their bright brown bbl finish and all their orig varnish to their stocks. Accompanying these guns is a modern glass top case to protect their fine condition. This is a beautiful matching pair of Henry Deringers that would grace the finest collections. CONDITION: Guns are fine to very fine overall, retaining 90% plus bright orig brown finish on bbl and scattered light staining and pin prick pitting of serial letter “I” gun and 97% plus orig brown on serial letter “H”. The bbl screws on each gun retain most of their orig bright blue finish and each screw is typically engraved. Lock and hammers have crisp, deep simple engraving typical of guns made in the late 1840’s. The pineapple shaped trigger guard finial also denotes an early date of 1845-1850 based on published information by Doug Eberhart. Both triggers retain 50% plus of their bright blue finish. Stocks retain 95% plus of their orig varnish with only scattered minor handling dings and scratches. 4-48146 JS36 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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