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SOUTHERN MARKED LINCOLN SIZED DERINGER PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
SOUTHERN MARKED LINCOLN SIZED DERINGER PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 2 5/8" CALIBER 41 PERCUSSION MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1855-1865. Retailer marked "LULLMAN & VIENNA MEMPHIS TENN," on top barrel flat. Single shot Henry Deringer pistol of the dimensions of the famed pistol used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre. One piece checkered walnut stock with birds head grips and engraved German silver hardware, 41 caliber percussion barrel marked with "DERINGER PHILADEL" with 2 silver bands and "P" proof surrounded with sunburst. Lock is marked with same and is floral engraved. Lullman & Vienna were retailers of small arms in Memphis Tenn, who continued their business through reconstruction. CONDITION. Good with crisp legible markings. Action operates properly. Barrel and lock have toned to an even brown patina. Stock is good with period bruises and impressions. Hammer screw is chipped. ANTIQUE