U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER U.S.N. BOX LOCK.

U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER U.S.N. BOX LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 55. 6-1/16″ rnd bbl marked at breech “R”. Bolster has a spanner nipple. Lock is marked under bolster “DERINGER/PHILADELA” and reading vertically behind the hammer “U.S.N/1847”. Inside lock marked with “WW” on bridle and sear. Walnut stock is typical shape with no inspector marks, as these pistols were never accepted by the Navy. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in good plus condition with evidence of light pitting in breech area, but has not been cleaned. Walnut stock is in good condition having one 1-1/2″ stress crack running from back of lock screw toward butt end and a 1/4″ stress crack at front of lock screw. 1″ l x 1/4″ w on left heel of butt. 3/4″ long stress crack at top front of lock. 3/4″ l x 1/8″ w chip at lower front of lock plate. 1/4″ x 1/8″ long chip at forend of stock. None of these flaws affect overall appearance of the gun. Overall gun is good plus condition. 4-39609 PAS25 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2499A	$3,450.00	U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER U.S.N. BOX LOCK. SN NSN. Cal. 55. 6-1/16″ rnd bbl marked at breech “R”. Bolster has a spanner nipple. Lock is marked under bolster “DERINGER/PHILADELA” and reading vertically behind the hammer “U.S.N/1847”. Inside lock marked with “WW” on bridle and sear. Walnut stock is typical shape with no inspector marks, as these pistols were never accepted by the Navy. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Metal is in good plus condition with evidence of light pitting in breech area, but has not been cleaned. Walnut stock is in good condition having one 1-1/2″ stress crack running from back of lock screw toward butt end and a 1/4″ stress crack at front of lock screw. 1″ l x 1/4″ w on left heel of butt. 3/4″ long stress crack at top front of lock. 3/4″ l x 1/8″ w chip at lower front of lock plate. 1/4″ x 1/8″ long chip at forend of stock. None of these flaws affect overall appearance of the gun. Overall gun is good plus condition. 4-39609 PAS25 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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