RARE JC TERRY DERINGER INSCRIBED TO SOLIDER IN 34TH MASS WHO DIED AT HARPER’S FERRY IN 1863.

SN 489. This scarce little brass framed vest pocket Deringer made only in 22 Cal. with no more than 700 produced is nicely inscribed on right side of frame “John A. Lewis/Co. G 34th Reg Mass Vs”. This little pistol was made in Springfield, Massachusetts close to where John Lewis mustered in July 28 1862. The 34th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. was organized at Camp John E. Wool, Worcester, in the midsummer of 1862, and was composed of companies recruited in the five western counties of Massachusetts. The men were mustered in on various dates but largely on July 31. George D. Wells of Boston, lieutenant colonel of the 1st Mass. Regt., was made colonel. On Aug. 15 the regiment left Camp Wool for the seat of war, reaching Hunter’s Chapel near Arlington, Va. on the 18th. Aug. 22 it proceeded to Alexandria and thence to Cloud’s Mills. At Fort Ellsworth, Fort Lyon, and Upton’s Hill the fall and winter and spring following were spent, the regiment having been twice temporarily brigaded with other regiments. Not until July 9,1863, was it ordered away from the defenses of Washington to a position at Harper’s Ferry, where it occupied a position near Fort Duncan as a part of Gen. Negley’s Brigade. On July 15 it crossed the Potomac, took possession of Harper’s Ferry, and established itself on Camp Hill. Here Lewis died of typhoid fever November 16, 1863. This is possibly the only Civil War inscribed JC Terry Deringer and it is a very nice example. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass frame, brass patina with small, fine scratches. Stocks retain an old varnished surface. Inscription easily discerned, though a two letters in makers mark are very lightly struck and only partially discernible “J.C. TERRY/PATENT/PENDING”. Butt of gun has numerous small dents and gashes. Mechanically functional. 4-54438 JS33 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1365

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1365	$4,600.00	RARE JC TERRY DERINGER INSCRIBED TO SOLIDER IN 34TH MASS WHO DIED AT HARPER’S FERRY IN 1863. SN 489. This scarce little brass framed vest pocket Deringer made only in 22 Cal. with no more than 700 produced is nicely inscribed on right side of frame “John A. Lewis/Co. G 34th Reg Mass Vs”. This little pistol was made in Springfield, Massachusetts close to where John Lewis mustered in July 28 1862. The 34th Regt. Mass. Vol. Inf. was organized at Camp John E. Wool, Worcester, in the midsummer of 1862, and was composed of companies recruited in the five western counties of Massachusetts. The men were mustered in on various dates but largely on July 31. George D. Wells of Boston, lieutenant colonel of the 1st Mass. Regt., was made colonel. On Aug. 15 the regiment left Camp Wool for the seat of war, reaching Hunter’s Chapel near Arlington, Va. on the 18th. Aug. 22 it proceeded to Alexandria and thence to Cloud’s Mills. At Fort Ellsworth, Fort Lyon, and Upton’s Hill the fall and winter and spring following were spent, the regiment having been twice temporarily brigaded with other regiments. Not until July 9,1863, was it ordered away from the defenses of Washington to a position at Harper’s Ferry, where it occupied a position near Fort Duncan as a part of Gen. Negley’s Brigade. On July 15 it crossed the Potomac, took possession of Harper’s Ferry, and established itself on Camp Hill. Here Lewis died of typhoid fever November 16, 1863. This is possibly the only Civil War inscribed JC Terry Deringer and it is a very nice example. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass frame, brass patina with small, fine scratches. Stocks retain an old varnished surface. Inscription easily discerned, though a two letters in makers mark are very lightly struck and only partially discernible “J.C. TERRY/PATENT/PENDING”. Butt of gun has numerous small dents and gashes. Mechanically functional. 4-54438 JS33 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1365 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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RARE JC TERRY DERINGER INSCRIBED TO SOLIDER IN 34TH MASS WHO DIED AT HARPER’S FERRY IN 1863.