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Lot Description

Scarce Hyde & Goodrich Agent Marked Henry Deringer Derringer Pistol

.42 caliber. 3" wedge-retained octagon to round barrel with tapered full-length top flat. SN: NSN. Browned finish, German silver mountings, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading pocket pistol with fixed notch rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Back action percussion lock engraved with fine foliate motifs with the breech plug tang and hammer engraved en suite. Lock marked in two lines DERINGER/PHILADELA with the breech marked in the same fashion. Left angled breech flat with partially struck P proof. Barrel is additionally marked MAND FOR/HYDE & GOODRICH/AGENTS NO. Barrel with copper bands at the breech, engraved cap box in butt of pistol. German silver mountings with foliate engraving as well. Includes an old wooden ramrod that may be original.

Hyde & Goodrich were long time New Orleans based silversmiths and "fancy goods" dealers who sold everything from "notions" to jewelry and firearms. The firm was established in 1814 and made a name for themselves offering high end imported goods to elite of New Orleans and the surrounding area. During the mid-19th century this included more and more firearms, with revolvers from English makers like William Tranter often being offered for sale, along side of American made arms like those of Henry Deringer. The firm was reorganized in July of 1861 as Thomas, Griswold & Co. and they continued to sell both imported items and firearms until the fall of New Orleans the following year. During this time they also sold a substantial amount of military equipment, primary to officers, including swords and uniform items. While the firm remained in business through the Union occupation, the selling of firearms was not part of their offerings. After the war the firms as reorganized again as A.B. Griswold & Co. Antebellum period Hyde & Goodrich agent marked Henry Deringer pistols are quite scarce and desirable. This is a very nice example of a higher end Deringer pistol with a great retailer's mark that would be a fine addition to any serious Deringer collection.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Very good. Bore good to very good with strong rifling, moderate oxidation and some pitting. Barrel mostly a dull pewter color with scattered minor surface oxidation and some discoloration. Lock with a smoky gray patina. Engraving clear and crisp, barrel markings legible. Lock mechanically functional. Wood crisp with nice checkering and some original finish. Wood with some scattered light handling marks and minor mars.

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