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RARE HENRY DERINGER US NAVY 1842 RIFLED Pistol Mexican-American War Antique 1 of only about 200! First American Rifled Handgun Adopted!
Guns International #: 102386298 Seller's Inventory #: 228135
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Derringer Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
RARE HENRY DERINGER US NAVY 1842 RIFLED Pistol Mexican-American War Antique
1 of only about 200! First American Rifled Handgun Adopted!
Here we present an antique Henry Deringer U.S. Navy Contract Model 1842 “Box Lock” Pistol, in .54 caliber, made circa 1842 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Approximately 1,200 of these pistols were manufactured by famed Philadelphia gunmaker Henry Deringer for the U.S. Navy. Of those, as few as around 200 may have been accepted by the Navy. This variation is the first U.S. martial pistol to feature rifled barrels. Unlike most martial pistols of its time, the hammer is mounted on the interior of the lock plate. It also features a captive ramrod on a swivel to avoid loss in the sea during boarding maneuvers.
Most of these scarce Model 1842 pistols saw service during a time of great change and increasing tension, as well as firearms innovation. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the numerous conflicts with Native Americans, annexing of new territory, the rising blood-pressure over slavery, and a quick 36% population increase that all culminated in the blood-letting of the American Civil War. This was the first official percussion pistol to be adopted by the U.S. and simultaneously the last large smooth bore single shot pistol. By 1845 it was the primary issued weapon to the First and Second Regiment of Dragoons, replacing many of their Model 1836 flintlocks, just in time for the Mexican-American War. The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army, with the Deringer model being the only rifled gun.
The lock is marked “US / DERINGER / PHILADELA”.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good condition for its age and has retained deep rifling. Sharp markings. Solid stock/grip with use apparent. This one has both a front and rear sight which was not typically included on the more prevalent smoothbore variants.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .54 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2500
#228135
SOLD
Antique: Yes