GERMAN SILVER Antique C. CURRY Agent DERINGER .44 Percussion POCKET Pistol Infamous POCKET Pistol that Assassinated LINCOLN

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GERMAN SILVER Antique C. CURRY Agent DERINGER .44 Percussion POCKET Pistol

Infamous POCKET Pistol that Assassinated LINCOLN

Here we present an antique German Silver Mounted Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol, made circa the 1850s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This example is marked “C. CURRY / SAN FRANCO CALA / AGENT” on top of the barrel flat. C. Curry of San Francisco, California, was one of just fifteen authorized agents for Henry Deringer selling his famous pocket pistols. Born in Ireland and operating in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852, Charles Curry sold arms in San Francisco from 1852 until his death in 1863, becoming the sole West Coast agent for Deringer in 1858, a position he left to his sons, Nathaniel and John. The Curry brothers operated the firm from 1863 to 1882.

The Civil War brought new technology to weapons and when sales of the Deringer pistol declined, Henry turned to the courts to defend his trademark.  Suits were brought against several of the imitators, but it was his successful 1863-70 case against A. J. Plate that set patent infringement history.  A District court awarded Deringer $1,770 in damages and issued a permanent injunction against Plate's use of the Deringer trademark. On appeal the California supreme court upheld the verdict.

The overall condition is good+. Strong action. The nipple is slight depressed at the top. Good bore with 7-groove, strong rifling. Solid wood all around with expected handling wear. The barrel wedge is missing. Markings are legible. Some markings are double stamped. The right rear sight ear is missing.

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Barrel is 1-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .44 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.     
   
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$3200

#250176
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $3,200.00
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