| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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2537
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$2,950.00
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DERINGER MODEL 1842 USN BOX LOCK PISTOL.SN NSN. This is one of 1,200 guns thought to have been made by Henry Deringer between 1842 and 1847. Gun is in the standard configuration with 6″ rnd bbl of 54 cal smooth bore. Lock is marked with a large “US/DERINGER/PHILADELA”. Bbl is inspected “RP/P”. Standard swivel type steel ramrod with button shaped head is present along with brass furniture which all has small inspector letters and a inspector’s cartouche in wood opposite lock. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall. Metal being smooth/gray; brass trigger guard, bbl band and buttcap have medium mustard patina; stock is sound and solid though two inspector cartouches are weak but discernible under scattered dings and dents. Gun functions well mechanically; bore is pitted. 4-50958 JS121 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2537
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. |