MODEL 1842 DERINGER PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL, RARE RIFLED VARIANT.

SN NSN. This is the seldom encountered Deringer contract “rifled” boxlock single shot pistol with nearly identical characteristics to the standard boxlock pistols having 6″ 54 cal bbl and just over 11-1/2″ overall. According to Flayderman, less than 200 of these guns were produced and it is of historic significance of being the first handgun manufactured for the US government with rifled bbls. This is a very fine example retaining orig finish and orig throughout. This gun is correctly marked on the lock with “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA”. The deep 7-groove rifling is very similar in appearance to Henry Deringer’s well-known small single shot pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl retains much of its orig brown finish though behind band it is mixed with rust and staining but brown can still be seen shining through and forward of band brown is strong; lock, hammer and breech retain traces of muted case color especially on hammer with balance being silver/gray. The stock is sound and solid with two hairline cracks through escutcheon screw with scattered storage dings and dents retaining 90% orig varnish. Brass mountings have yellow finish with scattered staining and tool marks on trigger bow. Mechanically gun functions well. Rifling in bore is distinct though pitted. 4-50959 JS106 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2527

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2527	$5,900.00	MODEL 1842 DERINGER PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL, RARE RIFLED VARIANT. SN NSN. This is the seldom encountered Deringer contract “rifled” boxlock single shot pistol with nearly identical characteristics to the standard boxlock pistols having 6″ 54 cal bbl and just over 11-1/2″ overall. According to Flayderman, less than 200 of these guns were produced and it is of historic significance of being the first handgun manufactured for the US government with rifled bbls. This is a very fine example retaining orig finish and orig throughout. This gun is correctly marked on the lock with “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA”. The deep 7-groove rifling is very similar in appearance to Henry Deringer’s well-known small single shot pistols. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Bbl retains much of its orig brown finish though behind band it is mixed with rust and staining but brown can still be seen shining through and forward of band brown is strong; lock, hammer and breech retain traces of muted case color especially on hammer with balance being silver/gray. The stock is sound and solid with two hairline cracks through escutcheon screw with scattered storage dings and dents retaining 90% orig varnish. Brass mountings have yellow finish with scattered staining and tool marks on trigger bow. Mechanically gun functions well. Rifling in bore is distinct though pitted. 4-50959 JS106 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2527 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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MODEL 1842 DERINGER PERCUSSION NAVY PISTOL, RARE RIFLED VARIANT.