SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER NAVY PISTOL.

SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 6″ rnd bbl, lock marked “DERINGER / PHILADELPHIA” under hammer & rare “U.S.N” over “1847” reading vertically at tail of lock. Wood stock is normal in all respects & not showing any inspector’s marks, which is proper for this gun. Also having brass trigger guard, butt cap & bbl band. Fine example of a Navy contract pistol. Of the 1200 guns produced, only approx. 300 units believed accepted by the Navy. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl in very good condition showing moderate pitting near & around bolster, including spanner nipple. Balance of metal, including lock, smooth & shows no abuse. Stock is also in very good plus condition, showing only a few scratches & minor chips, not affecting quality or condition. 4-35930 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2652	$7,475.00	SCARCE U.S. MODEL 1842 DERINGER NAVY PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 6″ rnd bbl, lock marked “DERINGER / PHILADELPHIA” under hammer & rare “U.S.N” over “1847” reading vertically at tail of lock. Wood stock is normal in all respects & not showing any inspector’s marks, which is proper for this gun. Also having brass trigger guard, butt cap & bbl band. Fine example of a Navy contract pistol. Of the 1200 guns produced, only approx. 300 units believed accepted by the Navy. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl in very good condition showing moderate pitting near & around bolster, including spanner nipple. Balance of metal, including lock, smooth & shows no abuse. Stock is also in very good plus condition, showing only a few scratches & minor chips, not affecting quality or condition. 4-35930 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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