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2446D
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$4,025.00
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IDENTICAL MATCHED PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA DERINGERS CARRIED AND USED BY LT. (LATER MAJOR) NATHAN BEAKES ROSSELL 5TH REG. U.S. INF. These identical matched “Deringer Philadelphia” marked pocket pistols are about .45 cal. They have no serial number. Measuring 8 1/2” overall, their barrels are 4 ½ inches long. The back action locks are marked “Deringer/Phila.” as is the top breech of the barrels. These pistols are iron mounted with engraving on the lock plates, hammers, trigger guards, barrel tang, and bolster. One piece walnut stocks, grips checkered, with a small oval silver escutcheon on each grip behind the tang and a pair of silver escutcheons on each side of the forestocks around the barrel pin. Each has a pewter nosecap. CONDITION: Generally Good. The pistols are showing some light surface rust on iron parts, they function well. Stocks are worn, one is missing its ramrod. 4-87578-4 (2,500-4,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |