Exceptional Henry Deringer “Lincoln size” percussion derringer, similar size to the infamous Deringer used by John Wilkes in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This small sized pistol in .44 calibre was manufactured circa 1850 to 1870. It features a 2 ¾ inch browned Damascus twist pattern barrel marked at the breech “DERINGER / PHILADEL’A” between two German silver bands. It is proofed with a sunburst “P”. It has a German silver bladed dovetail front sight and a V notch rear sight. The foliate scrolled engraved right sideplate is marked “DERINGER / PHILADEL’A”. The classic chequered walnut birdshead grip is mounted with an engraved German silver inset. From the L.D. Eberhart collection.

Overall in very fine condition. The barrel retains generous amounts of patterned browning with some fading. The action has drifted to a pleasing grey patina. The engraving remains razor sharp. The stock is very good. Very strong bore showing little use, crisp mechanics. A great example of an iconic pistol.