(A) HENRY DERINGER PEANUT SIZE PERCUSSION DERRINGER

(A) HENRY DERINGER PEANUT SIZE PERCUSSION DERRINGER The barrel measures 1 - 1/4", 1 - 13/16" over the breech. It is fitted with a dovetailed German silver blade front sight. Breech is marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA" and starburst "P" proofed between a pair of German silver bands. Foliate engraved back action lock also marked "DERINGER / PHILADELA" Hammer appears to be a period replacement, engraved roughly to match. Classic checkered walnut bird's head stock with engraved German silver mounts. CONDITION: Good. Barrel has a silvery gray patina with some coarse cleaning marks. Action has a mellow gray patina. Stock has scattered impressions and high edge wear as well as split that runs from the back to the action screw escutcheon. Defined bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 1 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .40 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Henry Deringer Model Peanut Derringer Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 1 - 1/4", Caliber/Bore, .40 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Henry Deringer, Model, Peanut Derringer, Serial Number, NSN

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