^Lot 132a Henry Deringer Percussion 45 cal NVSN

Antique single shot pistol made by Deringer in Philadelphia. Features 4" round barrel with flat top rib, octagon breech plug, fixed sights, ramrod under barrel, blued right hand lock, walnut grip with round knob butt, German silver fittings. Bore is good condition, bright overall with slight brownish tint. Barrel is brown and gray toned, some bare metal, some small gouges or tool marks on sides near wood line. Breech plug, lock plate & hammer are blued, appears recent re-blue, with some evidence of light pitting under the finish, and with floral scroll engraving. Matching engraving on triggerguard. Some light roughness around nipple. Fittings are bright, show light fading from age. Teardrop shaped plate on bottom of grip knob is slightly lifted up on ends. Wood shows marbled figure with chocolate and caramel colors, has been varnished, checkering on grip has smoothed with handling. Breech plug and lock plate marked "DERINGER / PHILADEL'A". "P" on breech plug. Markings are generally crisp and even. Lock operates properly, with half and full cock positions, smooth let-off. Overall very clean condition with some careful touching-up. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***