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Henry Deringer Philadelphia "Peanut" Pocket Pistol with A.J. Plate (San Francisco) Merchant Marks

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Derringers Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Henry Deringer Philadelphia  Peanut  Pocket Pistol with A.J. Plate (San Francisco) Merchant Marks
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Henry Deringer Philadelphia "Peanut" Pocket Pistol with A.J. Plate (San Francisco) Merchant Marks

Adolphus Joseph Plate was a furniture maker and gold prospector before entering the firearms trade, in which he was active from 1850 to 1880. Measuring in at just under 4 3/4 inches in length, the "peanut" sized Deringer was one of the most compact defensive weapons of its era. Brass blade front and notch rear sights on the barrel and tang, with "P" flanked by zigzag lines on the upper left flat of the breech, "DERINGER/PHILADELA'' on the top, and "MADE FOR/A.J. Plate/SAN FRANCISCO" on the barrel. An additional ''DERINGER/PHILADELA'' is marked on the lock plate, surrounded with scroll engraving. German silver fittings, with a burst accent present on the fenced bolster, floral blossoms on the escutcheons, pineapple on the trigger guard finial, and a zigzag border on the teardrop shaped buttplate, with scrollwork matching the lock on the hammer, trigger guard, accent plate, reverse plate and inscription shield.

Manufacture: Henry Deringer Rifles And Pistols
Model: Deringer
BBL: 1 1/4 inch flat top
Stock:
Gauge: 40
Finish: brown
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN

About good. The barrel and lock hardware show a deep brown patina overall, with some bright edge wear, scattered spotting and mild handling marks. The wood is fair, with small cracks at the tip and reverse plate, as well as evidence of sanding and revarnishing on the grip. Mechanically very good.