W.H. CALHOUN, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a nice example among the scarcer “official agent” marked pistols of Henry Deringer. This gun measures about 6″ overall with a 1-13/16″ bbl. This is a fine complete example still with traces of finish and crisp fine markings. This is a classic Henry Deringer being German silver mounted, engraved with checkered stock. W.H. Calhoun according to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 started business in 1847 as a dealer in jewelry in Nashville, TN. Fine complete and orig examples of Calhoun agent marked guns are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of brown finish with staining and pitting. Breech and lock retain traces of case color in protected areas with balance being dark gray/silver. Stock is sound and solid with about 20% orig varnish. There is a tool, probably vice mark on bolster as can be seen in photos that do not affect aesthetics. German silver mounts are complete and well fit with the normal small scratches and blemishes typical of 150 years. Gun functions with discernible rifling and pitted bore. 4-54343 JS171 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3438

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3438	$5,175.00	W.H. CALHOUN, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGER. SN NSN. This is a nice example among the scarcer “official agent” marked pistols of Henry Deringer. This gun measures about 6″ overall with a 1-13/16″ bbl. This is a fine complete example still with traces of finish and crisp fine markings. This is a classic Henry Deringer being German silver mounted, engraved with checkered stock. W.H. Calhoun according to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 started business in 1847 as a dealer in jewelry in Nashville, TN. Fine complete and orig examples of Calhoun agent marked guns are rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Bbl retains strong traces of brown finish with staining and pitting. Breech and lock retain traces of case color in protected areas with balance being dark gray/silver. Stock is sound and solid with about 20% orig varnish. There is a tool, probably vice mark on bolster as can be seen in photos that do not affect aesthetics. German silver mounts are complete and well fit with the normal small scratches and blemishes typical of 150 years. Gun functions with discernible rifling and pitted bore. 4-54343 JS171 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3438 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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W.H. CALHOUN, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE DERINGER.