RARE J.B. GILMORE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA DERINGER.

SN NSN. This is a rare Shreveport, LA made Deringer style pistol measuring 6-1/2″ overall, 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/8″ with breech. Even though Gilmore was an authorized Henry Deringer agent, according to Turner Kirkland in his book Southern Deringers of the Mississippi Valley Gilmore made deringer imitations and also stamped his name on Henry Deringer pistols. A pistol of Gilmore’s own manufacture is illustrated in Kirkland’s book and is marked identically to this gun on top bbl flat “J.B. GILMORE”. According to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Jerome Boneparte Gilmore was born in Jefferson County, KY in 1827 and came to Shreveport, LA in 1849. He worked for David Pobst, gun maker until about 1853 when he went into the gun business for himself. Gilmore entered Confederate military service, was wounded and never came back to gun making. Jerome B. Gilmore is listed as a Captain of Company “F”, 3rd Louisiana Infantry (Shreveport Rangers). The 3rd Louisiana was originally in Ben McCulloch’s division under Colonel Louis Hebert. Later Gilmore is listed as Lt. Colonel of the 3rd Louisiana at the Battle of Iuka, MS. September 19-20, 1862 where he was listed as wounded in action. He did however stay in command at the Battle of Corinth two weeks later. 3rd Louisiana Infantry was decimated at the Battle of Vicksburg when a massive explosion occurred where Union forces had dug a tunnel under their position and exploded over 1-ton of gun powder forming a 40′ wide by 12′ crater. This action occurred June 25, 1863. Doug Eberhart in his book Henry Deringer Pistols states that Gilmore purchased guns from NYC maker R.P. Bruff and this gun could be of his manufacture. Gilmore agent marked Henry Deringers are quite scarce but other attributed Gilmore guns are rarely offered especially in such fine complete condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun appears orig, authentic and complete. Metal surfaces are overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Germans silver mounts are complete, well fit with typical small scratches and blemishes. Stock is sound and solid with a glued repair of sliver about 1″ long between lock and tang. Stock retains about 40% of its orig varnish with wear to high areas of checkering. Gun functions well with no discernible half cock, bore retains well discerned rifling, though pitted. 4-54328 JS172 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3440

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
	3440	$40,250.00	RARE J.B. GILMORE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA DERINGER. SN NSN. This is a rare Shreveport, LA made Deringer style pistol measuring 6-1/2″ overall, 2-1/2″ bbl, 3-1/8″ with breech. Even though Gilmore was an authorized Henry Deringer agent, according to Turner Kirkland in his book Southern Deringers of the Mississippi Valley Gilmore made deringer imitations and also stamped his name on Henry Deringer pistols. A pistol of Gilmore’s own manufacture is illustrated in Kirkland’s book and is marked identically to this gun on top bbl flat “J.B. GILMORE”. According to Eberhart & Wilson The Deringer in America Vol. 1 Jerome Boneparte Gilmore was born in Jefferson County, KY in 1827 and came to Shreveport, LA in 1849. He worked for David Pobst, gun maker until about 1853 when he went into the gun business for himself. Gilmore entered Confederate military service, was wounded and never came back to gun making. Jerome B. Gilmore is listed as a Captain of Company “F”, 3rd Louisiana Infantry (Shreveport Rangers). The 3rd Louisiana was originally in Ben McCulloch’s division under Colonel Louis Hebert. Later Gilmore is listed as Lt. Colonel of the 3rd Louisiana at the Battle of Iuka, MS. September 19-20, 1862 where he was listed as wounded in action. He did however stay in command at the Battle of Corinth two weeks later. 3rd Louisiana Infantry was decimated at the Battle of Vicksburg when a massive explosion occurred where Union forces had dug a tunnel under their position and exploded over 1-ton of gun powder forming a 40′ wide by 12′ crater. This action occurred June 25, 1863. Doug Eberhart in his book Henry Deringer Pistols states that Gilmore purchased guns from NYC maker R.P. Bruff and this gun could be of his manufacture. Gilmore agent marked Henry Deringers are quite scarce but other attributed Gilmore guns are rarely offered especially in such fine complete condition. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Gun appears orig, authentic and complete. Metal surfaces are overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Germans silver mounts are complete, well fit with typical small scratches and blemishes. Stock is sound and solid with a glued repair of sliver about 1″ long between lock and tang. Stock retains about 40% of its orig varnish with wear to high areas of checkering. Gun functions well with no discernible half cock, bore retains well discerned rifling, though pitted. 4-54328 JS172 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3440 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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RARE J.B. GILMORE, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA DERINGER.